Finding Solace in Favourite Quotes: Escaping Despair with Words of Wisdom

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The thread revolves around participants sharing their favorite quotes, exploring various themes such as humor, philosophy, and personal reflections. The discussion includes a mix of light-hearted and serious quotes from movies, literature, and notable figures, showcasing a range of tastes and perspectives.

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  • Some participants express their favorite quotes from various sources, including movies and famous personalities.
  • Humor is a recurring theme, with quotes that reflect comedic perspectives on life and relationships.
  • Philosophical quotes are shared, prompting reflections on responsibility and the nature of existence.
  • There are differing opinions on the value of certain movies and their associated quotes, indicating varied tastes among participants.
  • Some participants challenge or question the relevance or appropriateness of specific quotes shared by others.

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Participants generally share a variety of quotes without a clear consensus on favorites, indicating multiple competing views and personal preferences throughout the discussion.

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Some quotes are attributed to well-known figures, while others are from fictional characters, leading to a mix of serious and humorous interpretations. The context of each quote may influence its reception among participants.

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  • #1,441
Plato said:
One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.


via Jim Clifton, Page 72, The Coming Jobs War
 
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  • #1,442
Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum now have the Secret Service accompanying them. In Santorum’s case I think it’s the first time he’s actually ever used protection.
- Sen. Scott Brown (R)
 
  • #1,443
Jimmy Snyder said:
[Stupid is as stupid does] It means that you can't label anyone stupid unless they do something stupid. Forrest was not stupid in his mother's eyes because he didn't do stupid things. And because she was his mother.

Just want to second that interpretation.

More specifically I think it points out stupid is something people do, not something people are.

Said different and in context of the movie being mentally slower, doesn't imply stupid. And if you think it does, well that's stupid :-p . And stupid is as stupid does.
 
  • #1,444
Fifty years ago tomorrow, Walter Cronkite began his broadcasts of the evening news, on CBS. Back then the evening news lasted 15 minutes.
- Bob Schieffer; Face the Nation
 
  • #1,445
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein
 
  • #1,446
Lisa! said:
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein

Are you sure Einstein said that? I can't seem to find a source.

In other news:
"Swooping is bad." - Alistair, Dragon Age: Origins.
 
  • #1,447
Hobin said:
Are you sure Einstein said that? I can't seem to find a source.

In other news:
"Swooping is bad." - Alistair, Dragon Age: Origins.
No, I was in doubt whether this quote is his or not, then I searched for it and I found some websites which said that's his! Anyway I like this quote and I don't care who's said that.
 
  • #1,450
Getting defeated is just a temporary notion, giving it up is what makes it permanent. This quote is from one of my favorite quotes.
 
  • #1,451
Somebodies' got to stand up to experts
- Don McLeroy, Former Texas State Board of Education Chairman, speaking out against teaching evolution as a fact.

I’ve always been a fan of reality by majority vote
- Colbert
 
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There are 100 billion stars in the sky, that used to be an astronomical number, now it is the amount of our federal budget making it an economical number. - Richard Feynman(in around 1963, in his famous lectures, not an exact quote though) now it is closing in on being only the interest payment on our federal debt. Kind of kills looking at the night sky for me. :)
 
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Jasongreat said:
There are 100 billion stars in the sky, that used to be an astronomical number, now it is the amount of our federal budget making it an economical number. - Richard Feynman(in around 1963, in his famous lectures, not an exact quote though) now it is closing in on being only the interest payment on our federal debt. Kind of kills looking at the night sky for me. :)

It's a good thing we don't use smaller units of currency. You might lose your zest for life altogether! :biggrin:
 
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jobyts said:
(PF gods need at least 4 letters in a post. Attachment bytes don't count :(.)

This is what I use:

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  • #1,457
A Cherokee Legend
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy.

"It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego." He continued, "The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you - and inside every other person, too."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/TwoWolves-Cherokee.html
 
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The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.
- Will Rogers
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.

*puts on his conspiracy-theory-hat* But what if it does?! Congress is secretly disturbing the dead. :eek:
 
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The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse every time Congress meets.

Making death worse is a matter for the Vatican. :biggrin:
 
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“One of the hardest things to teach a child is that the truth is more important than the consequences.”
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http://www.ezeeprinting.com/
 
  • #1,463
"A pit bull is delicious."
- President Obama

Moral of the story: Our President is soooooo tough that he eats pit bulls for breakfast.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
"A pit bull is delicious."
- President Obama

Moral of the story: Our President is soooooo tough that he eats pit bulls for breakfast.

Sour grapes! Obama tried to eat Sarah Palin and didn't work out.
 
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jobyts said:
Sour grapes! Obama tried to eat Sarah Palin and didn't work out.

It didn't? :confused:
 
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Borek said:
World is much smaller than one may think.

I believe that originates as a Disney legend, not Cherokee.
 
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A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.

~ Segal's Law
 
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lighting said:
A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.

~ Segal's Law

I like that!
 
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I have often wondered why it is that the warriors see things more clearly than the peaceniks.

I suppose, they are more aware of the wolves.
 
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