Category: Quotations

Growth

Nov 22, 2004

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Dr Wingnut

in Quotations

He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.Edmund BurkeSo; I guess that it’s acceptable to antagonize someone to be helpful to them?
Balance of Nature

Nov 19, 2004

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Dr Wingnut

in Quotations

The balance of nature is reached when heating the house costs as much as going south for the winter.James H. McGavran
Failure

Nov 18, 2004

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by

Dr Wingnut

in Computer, Quotations

There’s always a reason why something doesn’t work Finding that reason is the hard part.Richard Wilmott, IBM Tivoli
Humility

Nov 18, 2004

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Dr Wingnut

in Quotations

Humility is like underwear; essential, but indecent if it shows.Helen Nielsen
Duty

Nov 17, 2004

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Dr Wingnut

in Quotations

When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always declares that it is his duty.George Bernard Shaw
Expert

Nov 16, 2004

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Dr Wingnut

in Quotations

An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen.Earl Wilson
Secrets

Nov 15, 2004

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Dr Wingnut

in Quotations

To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.Samuel Johnson