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Good words cool more than cold water.
— John Ray
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John Ray
botanist, bryologist, ornithologist, zoologist, theologian, naturalist
1627 – 1705
John Ray was an English Christian naturalist and one of the earliest English parson-naturalists. Until 1670 he wrote his name as John Wray; from then on, he used 'Ray', after "having ascertained that such had been the practice of his family before him". He published important works in the fields of botany, zoology and natural theology.
All Quotes by John Ray
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Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.
— John Ray
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I cannot but look upon the strange Instinct of this noisome and troublesome Creature a Louse, of searching out foul and nasty Clothes to harbor and breed in, as an Effect of divine Providence, design'd to deter Men and Women from Sluttishness and Sordidness.
— John Ray
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In a calm sea every man is a pilot.
— John Ray
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Money and friendship bribe justice.Beauty is potent, but money is omnipotent.
— John Ray
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Prate us but prade; it's money buys landMoney begets money.
— John Ray
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If wishes were butter-cakes, beggars might bite.If wishes would bide, beggars would ride.
— John Ray
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As full as a piper's bag; as a tick.
— John Ray