The only thing that interests the physicist is finding out on what assumptions a framework of things can be constructed which will enable us to know how to use them mechanically. Physics, as I have said on another occasion, is the technique of techniques and...
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Unknown
The phaenomena afforded by trades, are a part of the history of nature, and therefore may both challenge the naturalist's curiosity and add to his knowledge, Nor will it suffice to justify learned men in the neglect and contempt of this part of natural history,...
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Robert Boyle
The mechanism of the clock was enclosed in a box resembling a large cupboard, but I was disappointed with the workings. They were much smaller than I had anticipated. The clock was worked by heavy weights suspended on long cables. My father picked up a...
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William Perry
The cracks grew over him like vines, faster and faster. At first he bucked, whinnying metallic screeches. Then he gradually stilled, looking up at me with frightened glass eyes. He was growing. <span style="margin:15px; display:block"></span>New, molten glass leeched out between his fissures, cooled and hardened...
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Betsy Cornwell
The machine itself receives some of the same feelings. With over 27, 000 on it it's getting to be something of a high-miler, and old-timer, although there are plenty of older ones running. But over the miles, and I think most cyclists will agree with...
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Robert M. Pirsig
More Quotes By Edwin Moses
My concentration level blocks out everything. Concentration is why some athletes are better than others. You develop that concentration in training and concentrate in a meet.
I was always a mean and lean athlete - not tall - not large.
I overcame size with mechanics.
I always got my work done before playing.
I wanted to go to medical school. But, I never got a college scholarship.
