Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will
"There are no guarantees in life; guarantees are for kitchen appliances"
"As a young man, my fondest dream was to become a geographer. However, while working in the customs office I thought deeply about the matter and concluded it was far too difficult a subject. With some reluctance, I then turned to physics as a substitute." - Einstein
A. Scarth, Volcanologist (On why it's a bad thing that volcanic prediction is still in its infancy): "This is a pity because not only could lives be saved, but Earth scientists might also earn high fees as consultants."
Again, on preventative measures against an eruption: "The Native Americans, for
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