March 11
2004
- To know someone here or there with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts expressed. That can make life a garden. ~ Goethe
- selected by Kalki
2005
- Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. ~ Douglas Adams (born 11 March 1950)
- selected by Kalki
2006
- Let us think the unthinkable, let us do the undoable, let us prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not eff it after all. ~ Douglas Adams (born 11 March 1950)
- selected by Kalki
2007
- Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. Nearly all men of science, all men of learning for that matter, and men of simple ways too, have it in some form and in some degree. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to learn to understand, and that this is his mission. If we abandon that mission under stress we shall abandon it forever, for stress will not cease. Knowledge for the sake of understanding, not merely to prevail, that is the essence of our being. None can define its limits, or set its ultimate boundaries. ~ Vannevar Bush
- proposed by Kalki
2008
- The world has arrived at an age of cheap complex devices of great reliability; and something is bound to come of it. ~ Vannevar Bush
- proposed by Kalki
2009
- All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others. ~ Douglas Adams
- proposed by Zarbon
2010
Suggestions
I'd take the awe of understanding over the awe of ignorance any day. ~ Douglas Adams- 3 because to be astonished at something one had yet to learn is fine, but to ignore is a crime to oneself. Zarbon 16:36, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
- 2 Lyle 15:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- 3 Kalki 08:08, 7 March 2009 (UTC)
- 3 UDScott 20:01, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
- 3 Ningauble 22:44, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
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We are not an endangered species ourselves yet, but this is not for lack of trying. ~ Douglas Adams
- 3 because mankind will always try to obliterate itself. Zarbon 16:36, 1 May 2008 (UTC)
- 2 Lyle 15:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- 3 Kalki 08:08, 7 March 2009 (UTC)
- 3 UDScott 20:01, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
- 2 Ningauble 22:44, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
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Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too? ~Douglas Adams
- 3 not every quote needs to be paraphrased Lyle 15:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- 1 Zarbon 19:21, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
- 2 Kalki 08:08, 7 March 2009 (UTC)
- 2 UDScott 20:01, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
- 2 Ningauble 22:44, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
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You can be in the public eye all the time and still have a private life, but the important thing is to keep in touch with the people who put you there. ~ John Barrowman
- 2 Zarbon 04:42, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
- 3 Kalki 22:27, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
- 2 Ningauble 22:44, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
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Perhaps if only once you did enjoy
The thousandth part of all the happiness
A heart beloved enjoys, returning love,
Repentant, you would surely sighing say,
"All time is truly lost and gone
Which is not spent in serving love." ~ Torquato Tasso
- 2 Zarbon 04:42, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
- 4 Kalki 22:27, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
- 3 Ningauble 22:44, 10 March 2009 (UTC)
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