“We are consuming our forests three times faster than they are being reproduced. Some of the richest timber lands of this continent have already been destroyed, and not replaced, and other vast areas are on the verge of destruction. Yet forests, unlike mines, can be so handled as to yield the best results of use, without exhaustion, just like grain fields.” UseScienceThreeResultsLandFieldsMinesAreasDestructionForestsDestroyedFasterYieldGrainContinentsReplacedThree TimesConsumingExhaustionVergeTimberDeforestation Book:Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia Source: Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia
“I have always felt proud of my Oscars and my numerous nominations. This pride is due to the fact it was the result of voters from the members of my own profession. This, of course, is a great compliment for one's work. I hope each winner of an Oscar is as thrilled as I was when I received mine.” FactsCoursesFeltMy OwnResultsMinesPrideProudMembersDuesProfessionWinnerVotersComplimentOscarsNominations Author:Bette Davis
“I've always been trying to write songs like Lightfoot. A song of mine like 'Come Monday' is a direct result of me trying to write a Gordon Lightfoot song.” WritingTryingSongResultsMinesDirectMonday Author:Jimmy Buffett
“I am so very honored to be the recipient of MIPCOM's 2011 Personality of the Year. However, the accomplishments that have led to this honor are not mine alone. They are the result of the tireless efforts of so very many talented colleagues.” YearsResultsEffortMinesPersonalityHonorAccomplishmentColleaguesHonored Author:Anne Sweeney