These are quotes which stood out to me, possibly for use in a sermon someday. Their presence here does not mean I agree with them, it merely shows that I might want to reference them later. The default view is five random selections. Use the tag list on the right to view all quotes relevant to that theme.
"He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils; for time is the greatest innovator."
id: 952 | source: Francis Bacon | tags: Change, Creativity, Problems
"Though St. John the Evangelist saw many strange monsters in his vision, he saw no creature so wild as one of his own commentators."
id: 1930 | source: G. K. Chesterton | tags: Hermeneutics, Revelation, Book Of
Some snappy comebacks you'd like to use at the office, but can't 1. I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public. 2. I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter. 3. I don't work here. I'm a consultant. 4. It sounds like English, but I can't understand a word you're saying. 5. I like you. You remind me of when I was young and foolish. 6. I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't care. 7. I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you. 8. Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view. 9. The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist. 10. Do I look like a people person? 11. Errors have been made. Others will be blamed. 12. Chaos, panic, & disorder — my work here is done. 13. How do I set a laser printer to stun?
Meeting with John Kennedy's aide Ted Sorenson shortly after Kennedy's inaugural address, Richard Nixon remarked that there were things in the speech he would liked to have said. "Do you mean the part about 'Ask not what your country can do for you...?' said Sorenson. "No," replied Nixon, "the part beginning 'I do solemnly swear...'" <i>As recounted by Clifton Faidman</i>
<i>Obviously</i>... Not many Americans have one testicle and one ovary. <i>Surprise</i>... In fact, the <i>average</i> American has one testicle and one ovary. Statistics is a subject of enormous utility that can lead us to great insights into trends and patterns. But blind application of statistical formulas can paint a misleading picture of our world and cause us to statistically drop the ball.
id: 3071 | source: Burger and Starbird, Coincidences Chaos and All That Math Jazz, 42 | tags: Gender Issues, Logic, Statistics