The Perpetual Quotes And Sayings Thread! :)

Adrian Wong · 9th Nov 2004, 02:04 AM

Hello everyone!

Let's start a thread of sayings and quotes that are inspirational or those you wish to share with everyone.

I'll start with my favourite :-

Quote:

There is no such thing as cannot do!

Here's another good one :-

Quote:

Chance favours the prepared!

I think I got that from the James Bond movie, Goldeneye.

So, come on in and chip in your own!

hyper_raider · 9th Nov 2004, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.

-Albert Einstein

Quote:

Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

-Albert Einstein

Quote:

There is nothing to fear but fear itself

peaz · 9th Nov 2004, 02:33 AM

All qoutes by Morrie Schwartz from the book: Tuesdays with Morrie:

"Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live"
"Everyone knows they're going to die, but nobody believes it."
"Love each other, or perish"

AAY · 9th Nov 2004, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Chance favours the prepared!

Actually I think that was from a Steven Seagal movie, I think it was Under Siege 2. I remember that because he was using a Newton in that movie

zy · 9th Nov 2004, 09:52 AM

Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like anhour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute.THAT'S relativity.

-Albert Einstein-

Chai · 9th Nov 2004, 10:27 AM

"To finish first, first you have to finish"
- Ron Dennis (Team Principal of Mclaren, Formula 1)

Ishtim · 9th Nov 2004, 10:42 AM

Oh WOW this should be a "perpetual" thread.....

"History is BUNK!" -Henry Ford

"I did not have sexual relations with that woman!"- Bill Clinton

Speaking on work ethics...
"Get the F**K out of my way!" - me

"That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong - (1st man on the moon's surface) No CS5, he did not use NiCd batteries

Maximus_Detritus · 9th Nov 2004, 10:43 AM

"When God asked for a House built of Love, Men brought Stones."

- Rabindrath Togre.

"Duty makes us do things. Responsibility makes us do things properly. Love makes us do things beautifully"

- [No idea who]

"Do or Do not. There Is No Try."

-Yoda.

"There is no light or dark side to the Force. The only darkness that exists, is the darkness from within."

-Vergere, Jedi Knight, from the Star Wars novel Traitor.

Papercut · 9th Nov 2004, 12:01 PM

My sig

"Love doesn't make the world go 'round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile." - Franklin P. Adams

"I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my telephone"
--Bjarne Stronstrup (originator of C++ programming language)

Oh and this one is one of my favourites:

"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W. Bush

Maximus_Darling · 9th Nov 2004, 01:09 PM

Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy Sh*t...What a Ride!"

I Like!

9th Nov 2004, 02:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,584 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 32	All qoutes by Morrie Schwartz from the book: Tuesdays with Morrie: "Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live" "Everyone knows they're going to die, but nobody believes it." "Love each other, or perish" __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Follow me at Twitter Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography

9th Nov 2004, 09:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like anhour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute.THAT'S relativity. -Albert Einstein- __________________

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Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,884 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	"To finish first, first you have to finish" - Ron Dennis (Team Principal of Mclaren, Formula 1) __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

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Maximus_Detritus Moderator Join Date: 14 Sep 2004 Location: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Posts: 2,127 Reputation: 242 Rep Power: 10	"When God asked for a House built of Love, Men brought Stones." - Rabindrath Togre. "Duty makes us do things. Responsibility makes us do things properly. Love makes us do things beautifully" - [No idea who] "Do or Do not. There Is No Try." -Yoda. "There is no light or dark side to the Force. The only darkness that exists, is the darkness from within." -Vergere, Jedi Knight, from the Star Wars novel Traitor. __________________ Ceramic White PSP - 3.52M33-4, Metallic Blue PSP - 3.52M33-4 ARP Reviewer PlayStation Network : Maximus_Detritus

9th Nov 2004, 12:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Papercut Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 5,107 Reputation: 2557 Rep Power: 36	My sig "Love doesn't make the world go 'round, love is what makes the ride worthwhile." - Franklin P. Adams "I have always wished that my computer would be as easy to use as my telephone. My wish has come true. I no longer know how to use my telephone" --Bjarne Stronstrup (originator of C++ programming language) Oh and this one is one of my favourites: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." - George W. Bush __________________ "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

9th Nov 2004, 10:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ishtim Super Moderator Join Date: 14 May 2003 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 3,765 Reputation: 3333 Rep Power: 43	Oh WOW this should be a "perpetual" thread..... "History is BUNK!" -Henry Ford "I did not have sexual relations with that woman!"- Bill Clinton Speaking on work ethics... "Get the F**K out of my way!" - me "That's one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong - (1st man on the moon's surface) No CS5, he did not use NiCd batteries

9th Nov 2004, 01:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Maximus_Darling Getting there Join Date: 18 Sep 2004 Location: Miri, Sarawak. Posts: 228 Reputation: 4 Rep Power: 6	Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy Sh*t...What a Ride!" I Like! __________________ AMD Athlon64 3200+ MSI K8N Neo Platinum 512MB Kingston ValueRAM DDR400 Maxtor 80GB nVidia GeForce FX5200