Some quotes which struck a chord or six
Published by on January 3rd, 2008
No waffle, just truth:
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
- Thomas A Edison
“There is nothing more genuine than breaking away from the chorus to learn the sound of your own voice.”
- Po Bronson
“Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things.”
- Peter Drucker
“You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
- Christopher Columbus
“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.”
- Josh Billings
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there”
- Will Rogers
Thanks to this page.
One Response to “Some quotes which struck a chord or six”
November 21st, 2007 at 11:04 pm
You are not alone. It’s pants. Plus when you realise you have to pay for a lot of the extra stuff - like email…
November 22nd, 2007 at 1:59 am
I did think that the kindle looked cool on first reading but I agree that the 810 is the way to go.
November 22nd, 2007 at 10:21 am
I agree with you, Neil. It looks very dated. Of course, I’d much rather hold a real book anyway. I like the way the pages feel, the smell of paper dust, the weight of the thing. I connect with books…I could never connect with that sterile piece of plastic.
January 3rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
“Nothing says ‘obey me’ like a bloody head on a fencepost” Stewie Griffin, Family Guy