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The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs.

Quote by Charles Babbage about animals, man

Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.

Quote by James Russell Lowell about pleasure, things

The execution of any thing considerable implies in the first place previous persevering meditation.

Quote by William Godwin about meditation, things

Certainly the party counts a considerable number of intellectuals among its members, but I am by no means disposed to apologise for that.

Quote by Harry Oppenheimer about intelligence, numbers

We know now that in modern warfare, fought on any considerable scale, there can be no possible economic gain for any side. Win or lose, there is nothing but waste and destruction.

Quote by Lester B. Pearson about war, destruction, nothing