Malcolm Bradbury The History Man Quotes

#1. Writing's a pathology," I say. "I'd pack it in tomorrow, if I could.

David Mitchell

#2. Liquor wasn't forbidden in the Order, but it was frowned upon by the more Faithful masters. Some said anything that dulled the senses was a barrier to the Faith, the less a man remembered of his life the less he had to take with him to the Beyond.

Anthony Ryan

#3. If we don't get sustainability right in agriculture first, it won't happen anywhere.

Wes Jackson

#4. Our intention is to clarify and modernize overtime pay rules,

Elaine Chao

#5. We know that productivity suffers when uncertainty is high. But we've failed to realize the equally destructive effects of too little anxiety ... By protecting people from risk, we destroy their self-esteem. We rob them of the opportunity to become strong, competent people.

Judith M Bardwick

#6. If the war had taught Charlie one lesson, it was that killing accomplished only death.

Joy Preble

#7. Science cuts two ways, of course; its products can be used for both good and evil. But there's no turning back from science. The early warnings about technological dangers also come from science.

Carl Sagan