A Quote by Jacob Bronowski

The largest single step in the ascent of man is the change from nomad to village agriculture.

Jacob Bronowski

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Jacob Bronowski
English - Scientist
January 18, 1908 - August 22, 1974

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Moby

The ascent of money has been essential to the ascent of man.

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Peter Drucker

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Dick Morris

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step and if that step is the right step, it becomes the last step.

Laozi

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Craig L. Thomas

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Waris Dirie

Penn State has also continued to be a leader in Pennsylvania's largest industry: Agriculture.

Tim Holden

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Christopher Vogler

A lifestyle change begins with a vision and a single step.

Jeff Galloway

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Ignacy Jan Paderewski

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Carolyn Porco

A nomad I was even when I was very small and would stare at the road, that white spellbinding road headed straight for the unknown ... a nomad I will remain for life, in love with distant and uncharted places.

Isabelle Eberhardt

Brothers and sisters, I believe that there are few, even temple workers, who comprehend the full meaning and power of the temple endowment. Seen for what it is, it is the step-by-step ascent into the Eternal Presence. If our young people could but glimpse it, it would be the most powerful spiritual motivation of their lives.

David O. McKay

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Elias Hasket Derby

Instead of trying to understand agriculture in its own terms, acknowledge that agriculture ultimately comes out of nature. Right now agriculture is the No. 1 threat to biodiversity on the planet.

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