April 23, 2005

Quotes:

Scattershot random quotes of the moment

    By Jack Grant

A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."
   -Douglas Adams

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.
   -James Branch Cabell

If anything can survive the probe of humour it is clearly of value, and conversely all groups who claim immunity from laughter are claiming special privileges which should not be granted.
   -Eric Idle

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.
   -Unknown

Knowledge is power.
Power corrupts.
Study hard. Be evil.
   -Unknown

Posted by Jack Grant at 16:39 on 23 April 2005
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