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"Even for practical purposes theory generally turns out the most important thing in the end."

"The whole theory of the universe is directed unerringly to one single individual."

"The problem is that replacement of Quantum Mechanics by Quantum Field Theory is still very demanding."

"Of thousands of others, nearer the centre of the explosion, there was no trace. They vanished. The theory in Hiroshima is that the atomic heat was so great that they burned instantly to ashes - except that there were no ashes."

"Never worry about theory as long as the machinery does what it's supposed to do."

"If the Confederacy fails, there should be written on its tombstone: Died of a Theory."

"I have a tendency to often share the point of view of the conspiracy theory."

"Although I know a lot of the previous shuttle flights, in theory, had their tasks laid out; but there were still some changes that came along for them."
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"Hardly anyone has noticed that in the Northern Hemisphere people stir their drinks counterclockwise, whereas the same people stir their drinks clockwise when visiting the Southern Hemisphere."

"Alas few socialists are either benevolent enough to work hard at these occupations out of benevolence or self-interested enough to work hard at them for money."

"The peace movement is a great force for peace. Some of the world's most quarrelsome people act out their aggressions through the peace movement."

"The slogan was 'Don't trust anyone over thirty'. Sixty years later the slogan became, 'Don't trust anyone over ninety'."

"Both politicians and journalists face situations which strain their honesty and humanity. My opinion is that politicians on the average stand up somewhat better than journalists."

"Of course, Third World leaders love you. By ascribing third world ills to First World sins, you absolve them of blame for their countries' failure to advance."

"In human history, the desire for revenge and the desire for loot have often been closely associated."

"There is only one thing more harmful to society than an elected official forgetting the promises he made in order to get elected; that's when he doesn't forget them."
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