Zero of Animal Life probably about 300 fathoms.

The corals do not look much worn, but still appear to have been dead. There are some delicate shells of molluscs from depths beyond 500 fathoms, where they were certainly living.

The naturalists of yore esteemed the ocean to be a treasury of wonders, and sought therein for monstrosities and organisms contrary to the law of nature, such as they interpreted it.

The naturalists of our own time hold equal faith in the wonders of the sea, but seek therein rather for the links of nature's chain than for apparent exceptions.

Palaeontological research exhibits, beyond question, the phenomenon of provinces in time, as well as provinces in space.

People without independence have no business to meddle with science. It should never be linked with lucre.

I have in hands, now, specimens of bottom from t he Gulf Stream, obtained by Lieutenant Craven, and I can say that they are among the most interesting that I have ever seen.

[Geology] may be looked upon as the history of the earth's changes during preparation for the reception of organized beings, a history, which has all the character of a great epic.

If you love everyone, how could you find an enemy?

It's hard to be content with your life, when you know the world has so much more to offer.

Let your instincts guide you through life, and your eyes see the way through.

You need not fear it, but you must always bear in mind that the past is never quite as finished with you as you think you are with it.

Freedom rings where opinions clash.

There can be no permanent disfranchised peasantry in the United States.

I love both acting and programming equally. I think it enriches me and enhances me as an artist.

With so much protection, wouldn't one be able to wander among the undead ranks, taunting them at will with no danger of repercussion?

Everyone brings their own perceptions when reading a book about a real person. At the end they will take away whatever they wish.

Sitcom hours are silly easy compared to drama. Whenever an actor on a sitcom complains, I feel like smacking them!