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Ghoulish Delight · 02-18-2005, 11:32 AM

"The partisan, when he is engaged in a dispute, cares nothing about the rights of the question, but is anxious only to convince his hearers of his own assertions. "

-Plato

Gemini Cricket · 02-18-2005, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

"The partisan, when he is engaged in a dispute, cares nothing about the rights of the question, but is anxious only to convince his hearers of his own assertions. "

-Plato

What a great quote. Gotta love Plato.

MerryPrankster · 02-18-2005, 09:31 PM

"The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents." -- Salvador Dali

sleepyjeff · 02-18-2005, 09:42 PM

"The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket."

---Andrew Carnegie

Motorboat Cruiser · 02-18-2005, 10:50 PM

Here's another Carl Sagan quote for ya, wendybeth.

"In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time someting like that happened in politics or religion."

Carl Sagan

wendybeth · 02-18-2005, 11:36 PM

Good ole Dr. Sagan...Thanks, MBC!

Here's one right back at ya:

"The politicians and the religious leaders and the weapons scientists have been at it for a long time and they've made a thorough mess of it. I mean, we're in deep trouble." [Carl Sagan, A&E Biography interview]

Motorboat Cruiser · 02-19-2005, 12:29 AM

Ain't that the truth.

sleepyjeff · 02-19-2005, 12:41 AM

"It's an absolutely atrocious piece of science, but I quite despair of setting the public record straight"

---Nobel laureate Freeman Dyson regarding Carl Sagans Nuclear Winter hypotheses

Kevy Baby · 02-19-2005, 10:37 AM

"You cannot teach charades to a bi-polar mime"

Brian Phelps as "Dr. Phil"

Gemini Cricket · 02-19-2005, 10:58 AM

King of the Hill:

PEGGY: Bobby, honey, what happened to mixing capers with one of your fruit pies?
BOBBY: That was a big disappointment. I'd rather not talk about it.

02-18-2005, 11:32 AM	#181
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	"The partisan, when he is engaged in a dispute, cares nothing about the rights of the question, but is anxious only to convince his hearers of his own assertions. " -Plato __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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02-18-2005, 09:31 PM	#183
MerryPrankster Swanky Panky! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hell's Kitchen Posts: 541	"The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents." -- Salvador Dali __________________ My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias. ~~ William Allen White
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02-18-2005, 09:42 PM	#184
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	"The way to become rich is to put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket." ---Andrew Carnegie
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02-18-2005, 10:50 PM	#185
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Here's another Carl Sagan quote for ya, wendybeth. "In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time someting like that happened in politics or religion." Carl Sagan
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02-18-2005, 11:36 PM	#186
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Good ole Dr. Sagan...Thanks, MBC! Here's one right back at ya: "The politicians and the religious leaders and the weapons scientists have been at it for a long time and they've made a thorough mess of it. I mean, we're in deep trouble." [Carl Sagan, A&E Biography interview] __________________
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02-19-2005, 12:29 AM	#187
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Ain't that the truth.
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02-19-2005, 12:41 AM	#188
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	"It's an absolutely atrocious piece of science, but I quite despair of setting the public record straight" ---Nobel laureate Freeman Dyson regarding Carl Sagans Nuclear Winter hypotheses
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02-19-2005, 10:37 AM	#189
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	"You cannot teach charades to a bi-polar mime" Brian Phelps as "Dr. Phil" __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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02-19-2005, 10:58 AM	#190
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	King of the Hill: PEGGY: Bobby, honey, what happened to mixing capers with one of your fruit pies? BOBBY: That was a big disappointment. I'd rather not talk about it.
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