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Lewis Thomas Quotes

Animals have genes for altruism, and those genes have been selected in the evolution of many creatures because of the advantage they confer for the continuing survival of the species.

Lewis Thomas

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: scientist
Nationality: american
Birth: November 25, 1913 - December 3, 1993

Topics

Survival Evolution Animals Altruism

At the end of the day, I write down an 'L' or a 'W,' whether or not the day was a 'Loss' or if it was a 'Win.' It really bothers you to have to write down an 'L.' An 'L' looks like a day I ate a lot of junk food, or I didn't work out when I was supposed to or train when I was supposed to train, or if I felt that I had a bad performance in the ring.

Jinder Mahal

Work Food Day Win Performance End

The point I'm trying to make is that you go to church on Sunday. But the real Christ is out there in your life every day, whether it be the guy you help on the street, how you live your life, and your countenance that makes people want to be you.

Jim Caviezel

Life Live Day People Church Help

I have kind of an iron stomach.

Joey Fatone

Kind Iron Stomach

The novel is resilient, and so are novelists.

John Banville

Resilient Novel Novelists

I want to make things equal.

Andrew Breitbart

Want Equal Things Make

Every guy has got to have a tuxedo. If you're ever invited to an event where a tuxedo is necessary, you need to have it ready to go. A good-fitting one, too. It just has to look good.

Matthew Daddario

Good You Look Ready Go Need

I think that's because believable action is based on authenticity, and accuracy is very important to me. I always spend time researching my novels, exploring the customs and attitudes of the county I'm using for their setting.

Sidney Sheldon

Time Me Action Think Important

Sometimes, life just gets in the way, and you have to forgive yourself for putting on a few pounds.

Trisha Yearwood

Life Yourself You Sometimes Way Few

Making your Christmas cake in September is perfect, as too fresh a cake crumbles when cut.

Mary Berry

Cake Perfect Christmas Fresh Cut

In a culture obsessed with happiness, Americans may not be allowing for acceptance that it's OK to sometimes not be perky.

Mary Pilon

Happiness Culture Acceptance May OK

Confidence has a lot to do with interviewing - that, and timing.

Michael Parkinson

Confidence Timing Interviewing Lot

If you present good government, then elections look after themselves.

Jay Weatherill

Good Government Present You Look