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That the state of knowledge in any country will exert a directive influence on the general system of instruction adopted in it, is a principle too obvious to require investigation.

Quote by Charles Babbage about influence, principle, knowledge, state, country

My agent lived in New York for over twenty years and like most people who are adopted New Yorkers she's very passionate about the city. Also, she has a particular interest in this period, especially of golden age Hollywood films.

Quote by Michael Chabon about city, interest, age, olderness, people

I would love to have children, yes. Maybe even adopt...

I would love to have children, yes. Maybe even adopt them. I'm not sure that I should pass on my genes.

Quote by Linda Fiorentino about children, love

Count Basie practically adopted me at 13. We became...

Count Basie practically adopted me at 13. We became closer and closer and I ended up conducting for him and Sinatra.

Quote by Quincy Jones

Religion is something left over from the infancy of our...

Religion is something left over from the infancy of our intelligence, it will fade away as we adopt reason and science as our guidelines.

Quote by Bertrand Russell about religion, intelligence, science, reason

Courage is not just another virtue, but the very form...

Courage is not just another virtue, but the very form adopted by the virtues which reached the limit of testing.

Quote by Cyril Vernon Connolly about courage, limits, virtue

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