155 Quotes by Robert Brown

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    These motions were such as to satisfy me, after frequently repeated observation, that they arose neither from currents in the fluid, nor from its gradual evaporation, but belonged to the particle itself.[Summary of Brownian motion.]

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    Where is the thread now? Off again! / The old trick! only I discern - / Infinite passion, and the pain / Of finite hearts that yearn.

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    There's a real love of a lie, / Liars find ready-made for lies they make, / As hand for glove, or tongue for sugar-plum.

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    It was damaged, no water but a little debris and damage to the roof. I was blessed.

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    We're still a youngish program. We're having to grassroots our tennis. We're laying the groundwork and being patient.

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    For life, with all its yields of joy and woe, And hope and fear, - believe the aged friend - Is just a chance o' the prize of learning love

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