~ Fred ReedFrom a Commie under every bush, America has moved to a Mommy behind every bush.
Can I have my Commies back?
Famous Urinals I Have Known
~ Fred ReedFrom a Commie under every bush, America has moved to a Mommy behind every bush.
Can I have my Commies back?
Thank you for that. Explains my reverence, even when I don't get it.Parodite wrote:Without books the development of civilization would have been impossible. They are the engines of change, windows on the world, "Lighthouses" as the poet said "erected in the sea of time." They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print.
-Arthur Schopenhauer , philosopher (1788-1860)
I do. It provokes a disproportionate visceral reaction that has on occasion expressed itself as a forceful slap to the back of the [surprised] offender's head.Demon of Undoing wrote:Thank you for that. Explains my reverence, even when I don't get it.Parodite wrote:Without books the development of civilization would have been impossible. They are the engines of change, windows on the world, "Lighthouses" as the poet said "erected in the sea of time." They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print.
-Arthur Schopenhauer , philosopher (1788-1860)
Does anybody else get aggravated when they see a book mistreated or abused?
Good. The fact that you feel this as well lends validation to the idea that this reaction, even if extreme, is not unwarranted. Arigato.Typhoon wrote:I do. It provokes a disproportionate visceral reaction that has on occasion expressed itself as a forceful slap to the back of the [surprised] offender's head.Demon of Undoing wrote:Thank you for that. Explains my reverence, even when I don't get it.Parodite wrote:Without books the development of civilization would have been impossible. They are the engines of change, windows on the world, "Lighthouses" as the poet said "erected in the sea of time." They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print.
-Arthur Schopenhauer , philosopher (1788-1860)
Does anybody else get aggravated when they see a book mistreated or abused?
noddy wrote:if we all end up going to jail because of pirating music, i sure hope they split us by genre : anon internet wag.
Sigh...I feel that lately.Parodite wrote:When nations grow old, the arts grow cold and commerce settles on every tree.
-William Blake, poet, engraver, and painter (1757-1827)
Indeed it's depressing. It also makes me wonder if kids are not supposed to make us parents feel that way. Providers of cash, security, safety... until as hosts we are simply consumed and ready to be recycled.Enki wrote:Sigh...I feel that lately.Parodite wrote:When nations grow old, the arts grow cold and commerce settles on every tree.
-William Blake, poet, engraver, and painter (1757-1827)
Maureen Dowd on Newt and Callista GingrichWhen a man marries his mistress, he creates a job opening.
Stupid and impressive.Simple Minded wrote:I heard this from a friend as commentary on those who are their own worst enemies: "That's why stupid is supposed to hurt!"
Another commentary on someone making a difficult yet stupid mistake is: "They stepped on their dick."