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Sunday, 15 March
Two thoughts from Kingsley Amis
“Laziness has become the chief characteristic of journalism, displacing incompetence.”
“It’s never pleasant to have one’s unquestioning beliefs put in their historical context, as I know from experience, I can assure you.”
Monday, 16 March
Two thoughts from Annie Duke
“Experience can be an effective teacher. But, clearly, only some students listen to their teachers.”
“Fake news works because people who already hold beliefs consistent with the story generally won’t question the evidence.”
Tuesday, 17 March
Two thoughts from Henri Matisse
“Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.”
“Another word for creativity is courage.”
Wednesday, 18 March
Two thoughts from Carl Sandburg
“The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.”
“To never see a fool you lock yourself in your room and smash the looking-glass.”
Thursday, 19 March
Two thoughts from Ronald Coase
“If you torture the data enough, nature will always confess.”
“Existing economics is a theoretical system which floats in the air and which bears little relation to what happens in the real world.”
Friday, 20 March
Two thoughts from Anne Sexton
“The Joy that isn’t shared, I’ve heard, dies young.”
“Don’t bite till you know if it’s bread or stone.”
Saturday, 21 March
Two thoughts from Peter O’Toole
“I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony. I do not crave security. I wish to hazard my soul to opportunity.”
“The only exercise I take is walking behind the coffins of friends who took exercise.”
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Dear Jim,
Great piece as always! Some of my favorite quotes this week:
Annie Duke:
“Experience can be an effective teacher. But, clearly, only some students listen to their teachers.”
Henri Matisse:
“Creative people are curious, flexible, and independent with a tremendous spirit and a love of play.”
“Another word for creativity is courage.”
Carl Sandburg:
“The secret of happiness is to admire without desiring.”
Anne Sexton:
“The Joy that isn’t shared, I’ve heard, dies young.”
“Don’t bite till you know if it’s bread or stone.”
Peter O’Toole:
“The only exercise I take is walking behind the coffins of friends who took exercise.”
Thank you for sharing!
Love
Myq