June 30, 2004

Quotes:

Some random quotes on Facts, Truths, Creativity, Wisdom, and Wit...

    By Jack Grant

Facts often contradict with truths.
   -David H.K. Leung

The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions.
   -Anthony Jay

Any fool can say he is wise but only someone wise can admit he is a fool.
   -Michael Reed

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.
   -Lord Chesterfield

Wit ought to be a glorious treat like caviar; never spread it about like marmalade.
   -Noel Coward

Posted by Jack Grant at 22:34 on 30 June 2004
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