Democritus

STATUS QUOtes — 20230322

Jeff

“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —

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“Virtue consists not in avoiding wrong-doing, but in having no want for it.” — Democritus

“There is no such thing as luck; there is only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe.” — Robert Heinlein

“When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for the moment. I want to give that world to someone else.” — Georgia O’Keeffe

“The difference between America and England is that Americans think 100 years is a long time, while the English think 100 miles is a long way.” — Earle Hitchner

 

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STATUS QUOtes — 20221212

Jeff

“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them.” — Leo Rosten

“Goodness and truth are the same for all. But what is pleasant is different from person to person [ed].” — Democritus

“If you don’t understand, ask questions. If you’re uncomfortable about asking questions, say you are uncomfortable about asking questions and then ask anyway.” — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

“Authors want their names down in history; I want to keep the smoke coming out of the chimney.” — Mickey Spillane, American crime novelist

 

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— Marlene Dietrich —

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20201001

Jeff

“Platitudes? Yes, there are platitudes.
Platitudes are there because they are true.”
— Margaret Thatcher —

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 
“Fierce desire for one thing blinds the soul to other things.” — Democritus

“There’s a difference in thinking you are a champion and knowing that you are.” — Matthew McConaughey

“The porcupine, which one must handle gloved, may be respected, but is never loved.” — Arthur Guiterman

“Health food shops can make people feel very important; it’s like a brand new religion with people trying to convert you to quinoa.” — Pippa Evans

 

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— Marlene Dietrich —

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20170223

Jeff

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Prosperity tries the fortunate, adversity the great.” — Rose Kennedy

“Never seem more learned than the people you are with. Wear your learning like a pocket watch and keep it hidden. Do not pull it out to count the hours, but give the time when you are asked.” — Lord Chesterfield

“Hope of ill gain is the beginning of loss.” — Democritus

“And that ancient law went into effect which says that when you need towns they are very far apart.” — John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley

 

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STATUS QUOtes — 20150610

Jeff

“I had to remove knowledge to make room for belief.” — Immanuel Kant

“Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.” — Democritus

“The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get the old ones out.” — Dee Hock

“History does not always repeat itself. Sometimes it just yells, ‘Can’t you remember anything I told you?’ and lets fly with a club.” — John W. Campbell Jr.