“All knowledge that is not the real product of observation, or of consequences deduced from observation, is entirely groundless and illusory.”

The form follows the function.

It is not always the magnitude of the differences observed between species that must determine specific distinctions, but the constant preservation of those differences in reproduction.

It is not enough to discover and prove a useful truth previously unknown, but that it is necessary also to be able to propagate it and get it recognized.

Habits form a second nature.

What nature does in the course of long periods we do every day when we suddenly change the environment in which some species of living plant is situated.

All known living bodies are sharply divided into two special kingdoms, based upon the essential differences which distinguish animals from plants, and in spite of what has been said, I am convinced that these two kingdoms do not really merge into one another at any point.

It is not the organs-that is, the character and form of the animal’s bodily parts-that have given rise to its habits and particular structures. It is the habits and manner of life and the conditions in which its ancestors lived that have in the course of time fashioned its bodily form, its organs and qualities.

Before I make an action, think about the consequences. … Any decision I make is a heavy decision.

Trying to manage diabetes is hard because if you don’t, there are consequences you’ll have to deal with later in life.

This view of the infinite, which I consider to be the sole correct one, is held by only a few. While possibly I am the very first in history to take this position so explicitly, with all of its logical consequences, I know for sure that I shall not be the last!

Karma means that all actions have consequences. Grace means that in a moment of atonement -taking responsibility, making amends, asking for forgiveness – all karma is burned.

Measured against eternity, our time on earth is just a blink of an eye, but the consequences of it will last forever.

I am suggesting that we spend a little less time in idleness, in the fruitless pursuit of watching inane and empty television programs. Time so utilized can be put to better advantage, and the consequences will be wonderful.

There are eternal consequences resulting from all our thoughts, words and actions, of which we take far too little account.

The collapse of the global marketplace would be a traumatic event with unimaginable consequences. Yet I find it easier to imagine than the continuation of the present regime.