#only

Man needs, for his happiness, not only the enjoyment of this or that, but hope and enterprise and change. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

#change #enjoyment #enterprise #his #hope

With the introduction of agriculture mankind entered upon a long period of meanness, misery, and madness, from which they are only now being freed by the beneficent operation of the machine. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

#being #beneficent #entered #freed #introduction

Since the days of Abraham many men of unusual intellect not only have diligently studied the divine plan, but have devoted their lives to having a part in making it known to others. ↗

— Joseph Franklin Rutherford

#days #devoted #diligently #divine #having

After that I couldn't show my face outside. I lost my identity and balance. I was still living with my parents, and they were my only friends. For so many people, this thing with the nurse was confirmation that I must be mad or mentally ill. ↗

— Mathias Rust

#balance #confirmation #face #friends #i

I had only one superstition. I made sure to touch all the bases when I hit a home run. ↗

— Babe Ruth

#had #hit #home #home run #i

By his disobedience of God's law, before man had exercised his power to bring children into the earth, not only Adam lost everything for himself, but his children were born as sinners, imperfect, and without the right to live. ↗

— Joseph Franklin Rutherford

#before #born #bring #children #disobedience

It might be arrogant to think that we're the only living creations in all of the solar systems that there are. Space is so vast. ↗

— Jeri Ryan

#creations #living #might #only #solar

The Bible is the only credible guide either as to the real relationship between man and the earth and the great Creator of both or concerning the purpose of the creation of both. ↗

— Joseph Franklin Rutherford

#bible #both #concerning #creation #creator

Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent. ↗

— Nolan Ryan

#adapt #being #change #enjoying #get

It would be really great if people would realize that stars are only people with the same weaknesses and flaws, not immaculate idols. ↗

— Meg Ryan

#great #idols #immaculate #only #people