General / Off-Topic Favourite quotes (new thread)

[Chris Simon]

...because I couldn't find the old one. Either it got blasted during the move, or the Search still isn't really up to snuff.

"Depression is your avatar telling you that it's tired of being the character you're trying to play" -Jim Carrey

 

[Vasco Sapien]

"Time You Enjoy Wasting is Not Wasted Time"

-Marthe Troly-Curtin

 

[Jenner]

"Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. "

-HL Mencken

 

[Chris Simon]

"Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. "

-HL Mencken

That reminds me:

"Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

 

[Speedcuffs]

"Hooray for everything! \o/"

-Flimley.

 

[EUS]

See sig.

 

[EUS]

"Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. "

-HL Mencken

There's a lot of great quotes from him.

 

[ethelred]

A gem cannot be polished without friction nor a man perfected without trials.

Seneca

 

[Chris Simon]

One's IQ is irrelevant without knowledge, application, morality, and common sense. (c)2007-WRR

This one reminded me of another similar quote:

Your IQ score measures only one thing - your ability to complete IQ tests

 

[lostagain]

"A lot of people without brains do an awful lot of talking"

The Scarecrow in Wizard of OZ.

I love that one.

 

[Chris Simon]

"I believe in karma, because that way I can be mean to people and pretend they deserved it" - Dogbert

 

[Speedcuffs]

"I believe in karma, because that way I can be mean to people and pretend they deserved it" - Dogbert

(TJ locks thread cackling manically)

 

[Morbad]

When you see a fork in the road, take it.

- Yogi Berra

Words to live by!

 

[Hadrian Augustus Duval]

“Nova Imperium survives in the Paresa system, a single light in the darkness. We stand for an Empire that respects everyone, from slaves to senators. I truly hope that any who value honour and tradition will help keep our spark alive.”

-Hadrian Augustus Duval

 

[Goose4291]

"The history of the human race is a continual struggle from darkness into light. It is, therefore, to no purpose to discuss the use of knowledge; man wants to know, and when he ceases to do so, is no longer a man." - Fridtjof Nansen

 

[Phisto Sobanii]

"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week." - General George Patton

 

[jasonbarron]

"Good, bad...I'm the guy with the gun."

--Ash

 

[WeComeInPeace]

I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.

I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned.

 

[Rustnsawdust]

It has long been known that one horse can run faster than another. The question is, which one? Details matter! - Robert B Heinlein

 

[Chris Simon]

It has long been known that one horse can run faster than another. The question is, which one? Details matter! - Robert B Heinlein

Oh, I love Heinlein!
“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
“Never attempt to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig.”