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Jan-25-2010 21:20

When you get to know me, you discover that I LOVE quotes. I have filled many journals entirely with them. I know my favorites... but what are yours? ;)

Jan-27-2010 19:21

"The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself."
-Franklin Roosevelt

"If at first you don't succeed, try and try again until you do succeed"
-Unknown

"Immigrants who come to America illegally, are violating the law"
-George Bush (I found it funny that he said that because that's a common sense statement)

Jan-27-2010 22:41

"Cuius testiculous habes, habeas cardia et cerebellum"
-Terry Pratchett

And here's a quote that needs to be kept in its context to be understood. Still a good quote though.

The French philosopher Denis Diderot was visiting Russia on Catherine the Great's invitation. However, the Empress was alarmed that the philosopher's arguments for atheism were influencing members of her court, and so Euler was asked to confront the Frenchman. Diderot was later informed that a learned mathematician had produced a proof of the existence of God: he agreed to view the proof as it was presented in court. Euler appeared, advanced toward Diderot, and in a tone of perfect conviction announced, "Sir, (a+b^n)/z=x, hence God exists�"reply!". Diderot, to whom (says the story) all mathematics was gibberish, stood dumbstruck as peals of laughter erupted from the court. Embarrassed, he asked to leave Russia, a request that was graciously granted by the Empress.

Jan-28-2010 16:29

"No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people".

H. L. Mencken

Jan-28-2010 18:42

"I love those moments i love to wave at them as they pass by." ~ Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow

Jan-28-2010 18:43

"If life gives you lemons squirt the juice into the eyes of your enemies"

The Happy Bunny

Jan-28-2010 21:58

"Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane." ~Philip K. Dick

"Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead." ~Charles Bukowski

"Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way." ~Jane Austen

Feb-8-2010 08:03

Si parvis componere magna solebam.--Jules Verne Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what's inside befor you open it.--"Forrest Gump" Pas de grand désirs, pas de grand talents.--Honoré de Balzac

Feb-12-2010 10:17

It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them. - Agatha Christie

You're not perfect, sport, and let me save you the suspense: this girl you've met, she's not perfect either. But the question is whether or not you're perfect for each other. - Robin Williams (in Good Will Hunting)

Feb-12-2010 18:46

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." ~ Winston Churchill

“It is better to be an optimist who is sometimes wrong than a pessimist who is always right.” ~ Unknown

Aug-14-2010 11:19

"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened." - Douglas Adams

(It's been more than a month since anyone posted anything in the Gumshoe Lounge. That's quite scary)