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"In the span of my own lifetime I observed such wondrous progress in plant evolution that I look forward optimistically to a healthy, happy world as soon as its children are taught the principles of simple and rational living."
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"A process which led from the amoeba to man appeared to the philosophers to be obviously a progress though whether the amoeba would agree with this opinion is not known."

"There is nothing that can replace self-development."

"The first condition of progress is the removal of censorship."

"Even a great philosophical idea when mixed with mysticism, turns into a dangerous weapon that becomes an impediment in the path of progress of developing communities."

"Peculiar I say, how so often the smallest, most seemingly insignificant details later unveil their faces as vital means for progression."

"Adapting to changes represents an important characteristic of human nature, essential for the development of human society."

"Adaptability enforces creativity, and creativity is adaptability."

"It might be like you are still far from getting there, but remember, you are closer to it than you were yesterday. Every tiny step you take counts a lot!"

"Don't say, "the sky is my limit", say, "I progress ad infinitum."
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"It is well for people who think to change their minds occasionally in order to keep them clean. For those who do not think, it is best at least to rearrange their prejudices once in a while."

"Less than fifteen per cent of the people do any original thinking on any subject. The greatest torture in the world for most people is to think."

"If we had paid no more attention to our plants than we have to our children, we would now be living in a jungle of weed."

"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul."

"If you violate Nature's laws you are your own prosecuting attorney, judge, jury, and hangman."

"Science is knowledge arranged and classified according to truth, facts, and the general laws of nature."
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