Words of Wisdom

Here are some words of wisdom. I particularly like that of Thoreau. Ah, Thoreau! A childhood favourite. I remember researching his life and works. Walden was a wonderful read. What did I learn from him? Civil Disobedience, research and writing through diary methodology, transcendentalism, the cultural and non-cultural dichotomy …

“Actually I thought of Thoreau. He said he didn't have to read newspapers because if you're familiar with a principle you don't have to be familiar with its numerous applications. If you know lightning hits trees, you don't have to know every time a tree is struck by lightning.”

“Invited to criticize some famous person's stupid response to a past tragedy, Dennis Miller he said he sort of applied a 48 hour grace period after a tragedy and didn't hold anyone to the things they'd said. People get rattled and say things that are extreme.”