Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Quotes

Young man, the secret of my success is that at early age I discovered that I was not God.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: judge
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 8, 1841 - March 6, 1935

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Scores of studies support the power of certain natural foods to prevent cancer.

Joel Fuhrman

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It's hard for us to imagine, as humans, that we'll become less powerful. But it'll be healthier for the planet and for the eco-system if that does happen. If humans are going to merge with machines, then let's get on with it. I love humans, but I also love dinosaurs - I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have wanted them to die out, either.

Andrea Riseborough

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The American order reveals a method that was largely the outcome of material necessity, as exemplified by the Colonial style and the grid.

Stephen Gardiner

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Sometimes, having a mom stay home is a big help. On the other hand, when a mother works outside the home, her husband generally does more child care and has higher parental knowledge about his childrens' friends, routines, and needs, cutting across the tendency for fathers to be second-string parents at home.

Stephanie Coontz

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Email is the lowest common denominator. It's the way you get communications from one person to another. There isn't really an alternative. Sometimes people will have Facebook messenger turned on, but 99 percent of the time, if you're sending a message to a human you don't know well, you're using email.

Stewart Butterfield

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It's amazing that I can inspire little kids to know that you can be short or tall, and your body type doesn't matter because you can do anything.

Simone Biles

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A smile costs about $240.

Roma Downey

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When I structured my career, I looked at Muhammad Ali, which is my all-time favorite and an idol of mine, and what he has done for this sport. He was a real-life hero.

Deontay Wilder

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What makes a good villain is someone who doesn't just challenge the hero but comes organically out of that character's history and circumstances.

Christopher Priest

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I enjoy being happy every day, and hopefully you can hear my happiness in my music. Life is beautiful.

Christina Milian

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We're doing everything we can to solidify my base of support in the 4th Congressional district.

Cory Gardner

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Google was the right place to pioneer robot cars.

Anthony Levandowski

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