"The psychic development of the individual is a short repetition of the course of development of the race."
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"I understand the law through the operation of which my own character is developed from my own acts and thoughts; therefore, I will guard with care all that goes into its development."
"It would leave no room for developments and I intend to develop in many directions."
"Education is the great engine to personal development."
"Negotiation and discussion are the greatest weapons we have for promoting peace and development."
"The greatest gift you can give to somebody is your own personal development"
"An investment in your personal development is the best investment you can make."
"The greatest gift you can give someone is your personal development."
"The right to development is the measure of the respect of all other human rights.That should be our aim: a situation in which all individuals are enabled to maximize their potential, and to contribute to the evolution of society as a whole."
"We must take steps to prevent further nuclear weapons development or modernization."
"We must follow the wisdom of the Brundtland Report. We must pursue development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs."
"This is the moment when we must build on the wealth that open markets have created, and share its benefits more equitably. Trade has been a cornerstone of our growth and global development. But we will not be able to sustain this growth if it favors the few, and not the many."
"The ultimate resource in economic development is people. It is people, not capital or raw materials that develop an economy."
"If only simplicity were not the most difficult of all things. It consists of watching objectively the development of any fragment of fantasy."
"Continuous personal and professional development is your key to the future."
"The Jewish scriptures admirably illustrate the development from the religion of fear to moral religion, a development continued in the New Testament. The religions of all civilized peoples, especially the peoples of the Orient, are primarily moral religions."
"Everyone has to contribute, or they become laborers."
"The love of life, at any and every level of development, is the religious impulse."
"I'm, like, the biggest fan ever of 'Arrested Development.' To be a part of it is incredible. Same goes for 'Parenthood.'"
"Before I moved into the mainstream of American movies, I wrote a script as an experiment. I wanted to get very far away from the clichés about the three-act play - structure, development."