Quote for the Day

BST · March 2nd, 2004, 03:07 PM

This is nothing new. We've all seen these in the newspapers. I thought it might be a nice idea to start up a "column" of our own. The quote doesn't have to be 'sci-fi' related, it can be about anything.

What do you think? If you like the idea, great. If not, that's ok, too.

I'll kick it off, with this one:

Quote:

The pessimist complains about the wind.
The optomist expects it to change.
The leader adjusts the sails.

by John Maxwell, author

shiningstar · March 2nd, 2004, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BST

This is nothing new. We've all seen these in the newspapers. I thought it might be a nice idea to start up a "column" of our own. The quote doesn't have to be 'sci-fi' related, it can be about anything.

What do you think? If you like the idea, great. If not, that's ok, too.

I'll kick it off, with this one:

Very NICE ...........I like this thread Bst. I'll look to see if I have a QUOTE
tomorrow.

The 14th Colony · March 2nd, 2004, 09:55 PM

I also like this idea. Here is a quote of my own:

"If your goal is to fail, then by doing so you yet manage to succede. Go figure."

The 14th Colony · March 2nd, 2004, 10:02 PM

Here is another of mine, related to the previous one.

If your goal is to begin, you finish just by starting.

Rowan · March 2nd, 2004, 10:04 PM

Here is one of my favorites since I was 14

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance"
-Thomas Jefferson

The 14th Colony · March 2nd, 2004, 10:10 PM

Here is one I only recently heard, though it is obviously quite old:

Always remember others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them.
And then you destroy yourself. -Richard M. Nixon

And BTW:
Hate leads to suffering. -Yoda

bsg1fan1975 · March 3rd, 2004, 03:22 AM

Here's one that I live by:

"the only sure thing is death and taxes!"

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 08:43 AM

Here's mine .........I don't know who said it ......I think it was Mao sai tunsg ...........

"It's always better to light a candle then to fear the darkness."

The 14th Colony · March 3rd, 2004, 08:57 AM

Here is another quote of Mao sai tunsg's:

"There is more to live than simple food. So, we must invent all you can eat Chinese buffets."

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 09:04 AM

Here's another quote .............

"Never put off tomorrow .........what you can do TODAY."

{I wish I knew who said that one.

}

bsg1fan1975 · March 3rd, 2004, 12:47 PM

here's one that ended up being quoted in my senior yearbook quite bit:

"If you love something set it free, if it doesn't come back to you, hunt it down and kill it!"

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bsg1fan1975

here's one that ended up being quoted in my senior yearbook quite bit:

"If you love something set it free, if it doesn't come back to you, hunt it down and kill it!"

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Gunstar Aries · March 3rd, 2004, 05:10 PM

"Obstacles cannot crush me. Every obstacle yields to stern resolve. He who is fixed to a star does not change his mind." - Leonardo da Vinci

Dawg · March 3rd, 2004, 05:18 PM

"For centuries, theologians have been explaining the unknowable in terms of the-not-worth-knowing."

Henry Louis Mencken (1880-1956)

Gunstar Aries · March 3rd, 2004, 05:21 PM

shiningstar, your quote isn't from Mao, it's from Confucius. The actual quote is: "It is better to light one candle than curse the darkness."

And since we're on the subject of candles, light and darkness, how about a quot that can apply to my favorite Galactica episode?

'And I said to the one who stood at the gate of the year, "Give me a light that I may tread safely into the Unknown." And he replied, "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way."'--Minnie Haskins

Regards,

G A

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The 14th Colony

Here is another quote of Mao sai tunsg's:

"There is more to live than simple food. So, we must invent all you can eat Chinese buffets."

I can't wait till I can swallow FOOD again ........instead of just soup because
the Chinese buffets will be where I'm headed.

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunstar Aries

shiningstar, your quote isn't from Mao, it's from Confucius. The actual quote is: "It is better to light one candle than curse the darkness."

And since we're on the subject of candles, light and darkness, how about a quot that can apply to my favorite Galactica episode?

'And I said to the one who stood at the gate of the year, "Give me a light that I may tread safely into the Unknown." And he replied, "Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way."'--Minnie Haskins

Regards,

G A

ty for clearing that one up ..........like I said before ........I wasn't SURE.

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 05:42 PM

Here's one ...................of mine

As long as you NEVER GIVE UP ............you will never fail ..........

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 05:44 PM

Oh here's another one of mine .................

If you can dream it ............you can WORK to achieve it

braxiss · March 3rd, 2004, 05:45 PM

i heard this about a month ago and can't get it out of my head, so i'll share it here,

"if your going through hell, keep going"

shiningstar · March 3rd, 2004, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by braxiss

i heard this about a month ago and can't get it out of my head, so i'll share it here,

"if your going through hell, keep going"

I like THAT one! Good one Braxiss

Rowan · March 3rd, 2004, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shiningstar

Here's another quote .............

"Never put off tomorrow .........what you can do TODAY."

{I wish I knew who said that one.

}

Hi shiningstar this quote is from Thomas Jefferson
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today"

Rowan · March 3rd, 2004, 07:21 PM

Here's one I like

Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgement

and braxis I too liked your quote

Dawg · March 3rd, 2004, 07:51 PM

Meddle Not in the Affairs of Dragons -

For You are Crunchy and Good with Ketchup.

braxiss · March 3rd, 2004, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

Meddle Not in the Affairs of Dragons -

For You are Crunchy and Good with Ketchup.

beutiful, lol

Muffit · March 3rd, 2004, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The 14th Colony

Here is another quote of Mao sai tunsg's:

"There is more to live than simple food. So, we must invent all you can eat Chinese buffets."

14th, I'm assuming this is some more of your great humor...

If so, it's great, if not, it's still funny!

Rowan · March 3rd, 2004, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

Meddle Not in the Affairs of Dragons -

For You are Crunchy and Good with Ketchup.

What?!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Muffit · March 3rd, 2004, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaelen

Hi shiningstar this quote is from Thomas Jefferson
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today"

And a corollary I heard to that,

"Don't put off till tomorrow what you can make somebody else do today"

Silly daggit!

bsg1fan1975 · March 4th, 2004, 03:32 AM

I believe this one comes from the movie "the Great Race":

"Push the button Max!"

My brother in law is forever quoting movies! :laugh:

The 14th Colony · March 4th, 2004, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dawg

Meddle Not in the Affairs of Dragons -

For You are Crunchy and Good with Ketchup.

That's a good reminder to those brave knights who tried to impress the damsels.