Quote of the Day - 10th January 2024:
Jane Austen - English novelist known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret,
critique, & comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.
Her plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage for the pursuit of favourable social standing & economic security.
Born 16th December 1775 – Died 18th July 1817.
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No reason not to adopt one though, Jane !
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Quote of the Day - 11th January 2024:
Samuel Langhorne Clemens ), known by the pen name Mark Twain - US writer, humorist, essayist, entrepreneur, publisher, & lecturer.
He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced"
Born November 30th, 1835 – Died April 21st, 1910.
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Well, Mark, I'm certainly on the way to not remembering anything...
Samuel Langhorne Clemens ), known by the pen name Mark Twain - US writer, humorist, essayist, entrepreneur, publisher, & lecturer.
He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced"
Born November 30th, 1835 – Died April 21st, 1910.
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Well, Mark, I'm certainly on the way to not remembering anything...
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Colin B wrote:Quote of the Day - 11th January 2024:
Quote of the Day - 11th January 2024 - 002.jpgMark Twain [5].JPG
Samuel Langhorne Clemens ), known by the pen name Mark Twain - US writer, humorist, essayist, entrepreneur, publisher, & lecturer.
He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced"
Born November 30th, 1835 – Died April 21st, 1910.
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Well, Mark, I'm certainly on the way to not remembering anything...
Is that the truth?
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Colin B wrote:Well, Mark, I'm certainly on the way to not remembering anything...
John wrote:Is that the truth?
I exaggerate for effect.
My problem isn't forgetting things, it's forgetting I've done them.
Remembering to get the washing out of the machine, then finding I'd done it an hour ago - that sort of thing.
It's all down to the ageing process...
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Colin B wrote:Colin B wrote:Well, Mark, I'm certainly on the way to not remembering anything...John wrote:Is that the truth?
I exaggerate for effect.
My problem isn't forgetting things, it's forgetting I've done them.
Remembering to get the washing out of the machine, then finding I'd done it an hour ago - that sort of thing.
It's all down to the ageing process...
What is?
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Colin B wrote:It's all down to the ageing process...
John wrote:What is?
Can't remember.
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Quote of the Day - 12th January 2024:
Dudley Stuart John Moore - UK actor, comedian, musician & composer.
He first came to prominence in the UK as a leading figure in the UK satire boom of the 1960s.
He was one of the four writer-performers in the comedy revue Beyond the Fringe from 1960 that created a boom in satiric comedy.
The lucky sod was once married to Tuesday Weld !
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It was once noted that "One small figure, on a motorcycle & dressed in blue, will improve the driving skills of all motorists around it !"
Dudley Stuart John Moore - UK actor, comedian, musician & composer.
He first came to prominence in the UK as a leading figure in the UK satire boom of the 1960s.
He was one of the four writer-performers in the comedy revue Beyond the Fringe from 1960 that created a boom in satiric comedy.
The lucky sod was once married to Tuesday Weld !
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It was once noted that "One small figure, on a motorcycle & dressed in blue, will improve the driving skills of all motorists around it !"
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Quote of the Day - 13th January 2024:
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche - German philosopher.
Born 15th October 1844 – Died 25th August 1900.
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Yes, missing along with all the other dead people...
Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche - German philosopher.
Born 15th October 1844 – Died 25th August 1900.
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Yes, missing along with all the other dead people...
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Quote of the Day - 15th January 2024:
John William Carson - US television host, comedian, writer, & producer.
He is best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992).
Born October 23rd 1925 – Died January 23rd 2005.
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A bit harsh, Johnny, let them live, but stop performing !
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John William Carson - US television host, comedian, writer, & producer.
He is best known as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992).
Born October 23rd 1925 – Died January 23rd 2005.
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A bit harsh, Johnny, let them live, but stop performing !
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Quote of the Day - 16th January 2024:
Blaise Pascal) - French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, & Catholic writer.
Born 19th June 1623 – Died 19th August 1662
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Ah, but back then they didn't have mobile phones & the internet !
Blaise Pascal) - French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, & Catholic writer.
Born 19th June 1623 – Died 19th August 1662
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Ah, but back then they didn't have mobile phones & the internet !
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Private Presley wrote:I do not understand this quote!
Perhaps he means that man 'sins' because he's impatient.
"Idle hands are the devil's workshop"
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Private Presley wrote:I do not understand this quote!
This explains it pretty well.
https://www.socratic-method.com/quote-m ... -in-a-room
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Quote of the Day - 17th January 2024:
Henry David Thoreau - US naturalist, essayist, poet, & philosopher.
A leading transcendentalist best known for his book Walden.
Born July 12th, 1817 – Died May 6th, 1862.
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Great idea, David, but where to find such a man ?
Henry David Thoreau - US naturalist, essayist, poet, & philosopher.
A leading transcendentalist best known for his book Walden.
Born July 12th, 1817 – Died May 6th, 1862.
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Great idea, David, but where to find such a man ?
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Henry David Thoreau - US naturalist, essayist, poet, & philosopher.
A leading transcendentalist best known for his book Walden.
Born July 12th, 1817 – Died May 6th, 1862.
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Great idea, David, but where to find such a man ?
Unless he needs the money
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