“Biology occupies a position among the sciences at once marginal and central. Marginal because-the living world constituting but a tiny and very "special" part of the universe-it does not seem likely that the study of living beings will ever uncover general laws applicable outside the biosphere. But if the ultimate aim of the whole of science is indeed, as I believe, to clarify man's relationship to the universe, then biology must be accorded a central position . . .” IfsMenWorldLifeBelieveDoeWholeSeemsLawUniverseBeliefI BelieveStudySpecialPositionUltimateAimTinyBiologyBiosphere Book:Chance and necessity: an essay on the natural philosophy of modern biology Source: Chance and necessity: an essay on the natural philosophy of modern biology
“The history of mankind is the history of ideas. For it is ideas, theories, and doctrines that guide human action, determine the ultimate ends men aim at, and the choice of the means employed for the attainment of these ends.” MenLifeHumansMeanIdeasEndsActionChoicesMankindTheoryUltimateAimDetermineGuidesDoctrineEmployedAttainmentHuman Actions Book:Planned Chaos Source: Planned Chaos
“Concentrate on your goals. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind. If you allow them to, other things could take your concentration away from your ultimate aim.” IfsMindGoalInspiringAchievementUltimateAimConcentration Author:Arnold Schwarzenegger