"I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones." Albert Einstein.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." Edmund Burke
"This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man." William Shakespeare
"if you would know god, be not a solver a riddles." Ovid
"What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?" Mahatma Gandhi
"Patience: For the Jedi, too, it is time to eat." Yoda
Favorite quotes
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Crimson Knightmare
- Dasarian
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ALl our power lies in both mind and body: We employ the mind to rule, the body rather to serve: the one we have in common with the Gods, the other with the brutes
-Gaius Sallustius Crispus
Had I a hundred tongues, a hundred mouths, a voice of iron and a chest of brass, I could not tell all the forms of crime, could not name all the types of punishment.
-Publius Vergilius Maro
"If you haven't wept deeply, you haven't begun to meditate." -Ajhan Chah
"The beauty of life is, while we cannot undo what is done,
we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change.
So that every new moment is spent not in regret, guilt, fear or anger,
but in wisdom, understanding and love."
-Jennifer Edwards
"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much
as your own unguarded thoughts." -Buddha
-Gaius Sallustius Crispus
Had I a hundred tongues, a hundred mouths, a voice of iron and a chest of brass, I could not tell all the forms of crime, could not name all the types of punishment.
-Publius Vergilius Maro
"If you haven't wept deeply, you haven't begun to meditate." -Ajhan Chah
"The beauty of life is, while we cannot undo what is done,
we can see it, understand it, learn from it and change.
So that every new moment is spent not in regret, guilt, fear or anger,
but in wisdom, understanding and love."
-Jennifer Edwards
"Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much
as your own unguarded thoughts." -Buddha
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Evelond Formos
Bush quotes!!!
"My trip to Asia begins here in Japan for an important reason. It begins here because for a century and a half now, America and Japan have formed one of the great and enduring alliances of modern times. From that alliance has come an era of peace in the Pacific."
"The United States is committed to the worldwide elimination of torture and we are leading this fight by example."
June 2003 26
"I love freedom of speech."
Said in reference to a protest by Greens member Bob Brown during his address to the Australian Parliament as Brown was ordered to leave the parliament. October 23, 2003
"No President has ever done more for human rights than I have."
"Those weapons of mass destruction have got to be somewhere."
March 25, 2004
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
"I wasn't happy when we found out there wasn't weapons [of mass destruction in Iraq]."
2nd Presidential Debate, October 8, 2004
"I think people attack me because they are fearful that I will then say that you're not equally as patriotic if you're not a religious person. ... I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is."
"Sometimes, words have consequences you don't intend them to mean."
14 January 2005
"I made it very clear to the Congress that the use of federal money, taxpayers' money to promote science which destroys life in order to save life is — I'm against that. And therefore, if the bill does that, I will veto it."
"There was no evidence that Saddam Hussein was involved with the attack of 9/11, I’ve never said that and never made that case prior to going into Iraq."
"I want to share some thoughts with you before I answer your questions [...] First of all, I expect this conversation we're about to have to stay in the room. I know that's impossible in Washington."
post-press conference, closed-door session at the House Republican retreat, February 10, 2006; conferees were unaware that the microphones from the press conference were still relaying their words to reporters
"The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case. "
"I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is misunderestimating."
"Rarely is the question asked, is . . . are children learning?"
"That makes sense to me, doesn't it?"
Speech at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Artesia, New Mexico, 6 June 2006
"I would still invade Iraq even if Iraq never existed."
Granted, a lot of these are taken out of context, but that's the humour of it.
"My trip to Asia begins here in Japan for an important reason. It begins here because for a century and a half now, America and Japan have formed one of the great and enduring alliances of modern times. From that alliance has come an era of peace in the Pacific."
"The United States is committed to the worldwide elimination of torture and we are leading this fight by example."
June 2003 26
"I love freedom of speech."
Said in reference to a protest by Greens member Bob Brown during his address to the Australian Parliament as Brown was ordered to leave the parliament. October 23, 2003
"No President has ever done more for human rights than I have."
"Those weapons of mass destruction have got to be somewhere."
March 25, 2004
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we."
"I wasn't happy when we found out there wasn't weapons [of mass destruction in Iraq]."
2nd Presidential Debate, October 8, 2004
"I think people attack me because they are fearful that I will then say that you're not equally as patriotic if you're not a religious person. ... I've never said that. I've never acted like that. I think that's just the way it is."
"Sometimes, words have consequences you don't intend them to mean."
14 January 2005
"I made it very clear to the Congress that the use of federal money, taxpayers' money to promote science which destroys life in order to save life is — I'm against that. And therefore, if the bill does that, I will veto it."
"There was no evidence that Saddam Hussein was involved with the attack of 9/11, I’ve never said that and never made that case prior to going into Iraq."
"I want to share some thoughts with you before I answer your questions [...] First of all, I expect this conversation we're about to have to stay in the room. I know that's impossible in Washington."
post-press conference, closed-door session at the House Republican retreat, February 10, 2006; conferees were unaware that the microphones from the press conference were still relaying their words to reporters
"The most important job is not to be governor, or first lady in my case. "
"I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is misunderestimating."
"Rarely is the question asked, is . . . are children learning?"
"That makes sense to me, doesn't it?"
Speech at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Artesia, New Mexico, 6 June 2006
"I would still invade Iraq even if Iraq never existed."
Granted, a lot of these are taken out of context, but that's the humour of it.
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Nuclear Diva
- Dasarian
- Posts: 105
- Joined: Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:45 pm
"Good morning, doctors. I have taken the liberty of removing Windows 95 from my hard drive."
--The winning entry in a "What were HAL's first words" contest judged by 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY creator Arthur C. Clarke
--The winning entry in a "What were HAL's first words" contest judged by 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY creator Arthur C. Clarke
"Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them" John Updike
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muletang
- Dasarian Hero
- Posts: 826
- Joined: Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:04 pm
- Location: Aotearoa - Land of the Long White Cloud
'when I was young I would pray for a new bike. When I got a bit older I realised it was quicker to steal one and pray for forgiveness' -- Peter Kay
I don't feel any shame, I won't apologise
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"...I do not entertain the possibility of an afterlife, or any deity capable of offering it. Given the world that he created, it would be an impiety against God to believe in him..."
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"...I do not entertain the possibility of an afterlife, or any deity capable of offering it. Given the world that he created, it would be an impiety against God to believe in him..."
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broncoblitz
- Dasarian Hero
- Posts: 1126
- Joined: Sat Sep 23, 2006 1:55 am
- Location: A modern magician working in a Lab
It takes a big man to cry, but it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man.
Jack Handey
Jack Handey
I'm always right. I'm also a jerk. It's not my fault you can't get over the latter to see the former.
Hurray for Me!
Topic titles are like turn signals. They aren't for your benefit, but for the people around you.
Hurray for Me!
Topic titles are like turn signals. They aren't for your benefit, but for the people around you.
cheesy but I like it. It was on the back of the toilet door at home when I was little. Lots of times, I'd be sat there, you know.., and reading Desiderata. I kinda grew up with it, for a while.
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
and this wierd one;
/bb|[^b]{2}/
I love finding nice little quotes. Buggered if I can remember any of 'em right now...
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
and this wierd one;
/bb|[^b]{2}/
I love finding nice little quotes. Buggered if I can remember any of 'em right now...
/bb|[^b]{2}/
Looks like some sort of regular expression to me.
Some languages use | as the binary operator "or"
Some use the ^ and the unary operator "not"
[] and {} hav various meanings but I would guess it matches "bb" -or- not "b occuring twice". Most likely it is intended as "To be? Or not to be?"
Looks like some sort of regular expression to me.
Some languages use | as the binary operator "or"
Some use the ^ and the unary operator "not"
[] and {} hav various meanings but I would guess it matches "bb" -or- not "b occuring twice". Most likely it is intended as "To be? Or not to be?"
