Two Thoughts (18 - 24 May)
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“In an era that constantly praises originality, our contemporaries can nevertheless feel quite lonely when they feel alone with a new thought that has just popped into their heads. For our benefit, Jim and Vatsal have created a thought-provoking tableau of some of the wittiest minds of the past and the present so that through their quips and zingers we can be reassured whatever our issue might be there is wisdom available. Innovators and poets, people of business and science offer their advice on these beautifully designed pages, and their insights never get old…”
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Sunday, 18 May
Two thoughts from Françoise Sagan
“Curiosity is the beginning of all wisdom.”
“It isn’t common sense that is paramount in this world, it’s wishful thinking.”
Monday, 19 May
Two thoughts from Edith Wharton
"An education is like a crumbling building that needs constant upkeep with repairs and additions."
"Beware of monotony; it's the mother of all the deadly sins."
Tuesday, 20 May
Two thoughts from Louis Auchincloss
"Today is not forever."
“Keep doing good deeds long enough, and you’ll probably turn out a good man in spite of yourself.”
Wednesday, 21 May
Two thoughts from Sloan Wilson
“How smoothly one becomes, not a cheat, exactly, not really a liar, just a man who’ll say anything for pay.”
“It is impossible to treat a child too well. Children are spoiled by being ignored too much or by harshness, not by kindness.”
Thursday, 22 May
Two thoughts from Alison Lurie
"You get into the habit of being angry and hurt by life, and then when something good happens you can't accept it because it doesn't fit the pattern."
"Nature can seem cruel, but she balances her books."
Friday, 23 May
Two thoughts from Sydney Smith
"Never try to reason the prejudice out of a man. It was not reasoned into him, and cannot be reasoned out."
"A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage."
Saturday, 24 May
Two thoughts from Will Cuppy
"Aristotle taught that the brain exists merely to cool the blood and is not involved in the process of thinking. This is true only of certain persons."
"We all make mistakes, but intelligence enables us to do it on purpose."
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dear jim,
love these quotes! some of my faves this week:
Françoise Sagan:
“Curiosity is the beginning of all wisdom.”
“It isn’t common sense that is paramount in this world, it’s wishful thinking.”
(i also enjoy thoughtful wishing!)
Edith Wharton:
"An education is like a crumbling building that needs constant upkeep with repairs and additions."
edifying! (edith-fying!)
Louis Auchincloss:
"Today is not forever."
true! though forever IS today!
Alison Lurie:
"You get into the habit of being angry and hurt by life, and then when something good happens you can't accept it because it doesn't fit the pattern."
"Nature can seem cruel, but she balances her books."
love it all!
thank you for sharing!
love
myq