Sunday, September 10, 2006

pondeR

Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.
Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is the victory over self.
Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC)

I don't think necessity is the mother of invention - invention, in my opinion, arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble.
Agatha Christie (1890-1976)


With men he can be rational and unaffected, but when he has ladies to please, every feature works.
Jane Austen (1775-1817)

"Here's a revelation for you. The depth of your expertise in a given field is far less important than your expertise at having regular people understand what the heck you're talking about."
Daniel LevisWriter


Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.
Rene Descartes (1596-1650)

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