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Some food for thought!

I'm always mindful of that notable quote. A quote that so accurately reflects life, it's hard to forget. My favorite being
The future is just a concept we use to avoid living today.

Despite that being a quote by a fictional character, it's what Brenda said to Nate when they first met in the TV show 6th Feet Under, doesn't make it any less true, in fact, it might even make it a more compelling quote.

The second is by Eric Hoffer, a moral and social philosopher who displayed particular insight into human nature, and that was
In times of change learners will inherit the earth, while the learned will find themselves beautifully equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.

While the latter depicts what I believe to be the perfect description of the state of affairs in the US today, here are two more quotes that come very close as well.

The first one is by Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the most outspoken women in the white house, and attributed to dramatically changing the role of the first lady. She has been quoted numerous times, but I think this may be her most notable,
Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

But this one by George Carlin, who has numerous quotes, significant in their insight to his name, may be the most telling
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.

Just something to ponder over your morning coffee, or whenever you happen to be reading this post.
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Grazyna Otto said…
Happy to see you back here.

Happy Thanksgiving

I am going to try to get my surgeries done in Europe. NO radio, NO CHEMO. I know better.

My quote: chemo will alleviate symptoms AND replace them with new ones. Better think about trade off.
3:25 AM
Becky said…
All great quotes! I do miss George the most.
1:58 AM
Marc said…
Agreed, George was the best!

But his comments live on, and still hold true.
2:58 AM
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