There is always something new out of Africa.
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'The drugs Prednisone and Vincristine are often hailed as 'curing' childhood leukemia. Both drugs were rejected by the US National Cancer Institute as 'useless' on the basis of animal tests. Prednisone was developed as a result of clinical observation of the effects of adrenal extract. Vincristine is an alkaloid of 'Vincra Rosea', a type of periwinkle plant, and extracts of periwinkle were used in the Roman Empire to 'dry tumours' (Pliny). They were eventually brought to clinical trials. The children cured of leukemia owe their lives to clinical observations and trials - and not to the animal 'model'.'
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From the end spring new beginnings.
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However often you may have done them a favour, if you once refuse they forget everything except your refusal.
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In comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment.
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Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time? How many things, too, are looked upon as quite impossible until they have been actually effected?
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No mortal man, moreover is wise at all moments.
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Why is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual?
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Home is where the heart is.
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True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written in writing what deserves to be read and in so living as to make the world happier for our living in it.
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The only certainty is that nothing is certain.
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The happier the moment the shorter.
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There is nothing to write about, you say. Well then, write and let me know just this - that there is nothing to write about or tell me in the good old style if you are well. That's right. I am quite well.
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The best plan is to profit by the folly of others.
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Indeed, what is there that does not appear marvelous when it comes to our knowledge for the first time How many things, too, are looked upon as quite impossible until they have been actually effected
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That indolent but agreeable condition of doing nothing.
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In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain.
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True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written; in writing what deserves to be read; and in so living as to make the world happier for our living in it.
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Hope is the pillar that holds up the world. Hope is the dream of a waking man.
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His only fault is that he has no fault.
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An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.
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Men are most apt to believe what they least understand.
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