Providing Quotes - Page 29

• Upon the decease [of] my wife, it is my Will and desire th[at] all the Slaves which I hold in [my] own right, shall receive their free[dom] . . . . The Negroes thus bound, are (by their Masters or Mistresses) to be taught to read and write; and to be brought up to some useful occupation, agreeably to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing for the support of Orphan and other poor Children. And I do hereby expressly forbid the Sale, or transportation out of the said Commonwealth, of any Slave I may die possessed of, under any pretence whatsoever.

  George Washington

  Children, Writing, Law

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• I always try to have a book on hand, traveling is an excellent way of providing perspective, and studying Art History has made going to art museums way more fun than you can imagine.

  Gideon Glick

  Art, Fun, Book

  Source: www.broadwayworld.com

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• Beware of luxury! Beware of acquiring the taste and need for it, under the pretext of providing for the morrow.

  Paul Gauguin

  Luxury, Needs, Taste

  Paul Gauguin (2012). “Noa Noa: The Tahitian Journal”, p.17, Courier Corporation

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• Positive self-esteem operates as, in effect, the immune system of the consciousness, providing resistance, strength, and a capacity for regeneration. When self-esteem is low, our resilience in the face of life's adversities is diminished. We crumble before vicissitudes that a healthier sense of self could vanquish. We tend to be more influenced by the desire to avoid pain than to experience joy. Negatives have more power over us than positives.

  Nathaniel Branden

  Pain, Self Esteem, Adversity

  Nathaniel Branden (1992). “Power of Self Esteem”

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• Providing tax relief and reducing regulations leads to job creation and new economic opportunities for our small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy.

  Cathy McMorris Rodgers

  Jobs, Opportunity, Relief

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• A self-conscious society will therefore endeavor to limit sect forming by providing for the widest possible diffusion of secular knowledge.

  Edward Alsworth Ross

  Religious, Self, Liberty

  Edward Alsworth Ross (1920). “The Principles of Sociology”

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• By providing memorable social media customer service, companies not only create deeper connections with consumers, but they glean valuable insights on how to improve their products or services.

  Amy Jo Martin

  Memorable, Media, Connections

  "What’s Around the Social Media Corner for Brands in 2013" by Amy Jo Martin, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 24, 2013.

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• The human capacity for grief. It just isn't capable of providing an adequate emotional response once the dead exceed a few dozen in number. And it doesn't just level off - it just gives up, resets itself to zero.

  Alastair Reynolds

  Zero, Giving Up, Grief

  Alastair Reynolds (2002). “Revelation Space”, p.278, Penguin

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• As we begin the 21st century, the Hubble space telescope is providing us with information about as yet uncharted regions of the universe and the promise that we may learn something about the origin of the cosmos. This same spirit of adventure is also being directed to the most complex structure that exists in the universe - the human brain.

  Floyd E. Bloom

  Adventure, Space, Brain

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• Ralph Lauren has always stood for providing quality products, creating worlds and inviting people to take part in our dream. We were the innovators of lifestyle advertisements that tell a story and the first to create stores that encourage customers to participate in that lifestyle.

  Ralph Lauren

  Dream, Fashion, Encouragement

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• The evolution of the brain not only overshot the needs of prehistoric man, it is the only example of evolution providing a species with an organ which it does not know how to use.

  Arthur Koestler

  Men, Brain, Needs

  "The Ghost in the Machine". Book by Arthur Koestler, 1967.

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• In all teaching there must be a fusion of authority as an adult providing a stable framework for the children in one's care, and humility as another human being ready to educate an equal who may turn out to be a superior.

  Yehudi Menuhin

  Children, Teaching, Humility

  Yehudi Menuhin (1977). “Unfinished Journey”, Alfred A. Knopf

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• A single swallow, it is said, devours ten millions of insects every year. The supplying of these insects I take to be a signal instance of the Creator's bounty in providing for the lives of His creatures.

  Ambrose Bierce

  God, Years, Signals

  Ambrose Bierce (2016). “The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World”, p.24, 谷月社

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• Now it is the least developed world who are not responsible for this climate change phenomenon that bore the brunt of climate change consequences so it is morally and politically correct that the developed world who made this climate change be responsible by providing financial support and technological support to these people.

  Ban Ki-moon

  People, Support, Climate

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• My definition of innovative is providing value to the customer.

  Mary T. Barra

  Definitions, Innovative, Customers

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• The fight against AIDS in China is already well underway. The Chinese government and other funders are providing major support, and they'll continue to bear primary responsibility for delivering prevention and treatment.

  Bill Gates

  Responsibility, Fighting, Government

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