Grades v. Hornets 2/23

[Spike]

The one, where a giant robot comes and demands to be taken to the main lizards, as the world, where it was built is ruled by lizards that terribly repress the people of the planet. I'm quite sure it was in the last book of the series. You might be referring to another part, I guess.

(for those not in the know: the people of said planet cannot get rid of the lizards, despite fair elections, because only lizards are put forward as candidates. the Simpsons picked that idea up in one of their Treehouse of Horror episodes as well.)



Alright, I'll give you Lao Tzu (although there is a bit of difference between the two quotes), but Lichtenberg was a few decades before Lincoln.

I'll agree with that statement, although the quote is generally attributed to Lincoln, as most did not know who Baron von Lichtenstein was. The question then becomes, should we reward who came up with the idea first, or rather, who brought the idea to the masses?

 

[jalfa]

I'll agree with that statement, although the quote is generally attributed to Lincoln, as most did not know who Baron von Lichtenstein was. The question then becomes, should we reward who came up with the idea first, or rather, who brought the idea to the masses?

We are talking about the same Lichtenberg, yes? As to your question: Since I didn't know that Lincoln actually had this quote as well, but did know about Lichtenberg, I'd venture that the bit about bringing it to the masses is about perspective, as well. Therefore, I'm all for rewarding the one who came up with it first.

 

[Spike]

Yes, same Lichtenberg, probably known mostly to scientists,literati, and Germans, but not so much to simple folk like myself and the rest of the masses here in the States. Thus, I hold to my statement.

BTW, I'm still searching for something that attributes the quote to Lichtenberg instead of Lincoln. Not that I'm disagreeing with your statement, just, not finding it.

 

[fnordius]

How about an underrated modern philosopher? We all know the classics will be well-represented.

“If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope He likes enchiladas, because that's what He's getting.”

He even discussed sports:

“I remember that one fateful day when Coach took me aside. I knew what was coming. 'You don't have to tell me,' I said. 'I'm off the team, aren't I?' 'Well,' said Coach, 'you never were really ON the team. You made that uniform you're wearing out of rags and towels, and your helmet is a toy space helmet. You show up at practice and then either steal the ball and make us chase you to get it back, or you try to tackle people at inappropriate times.' It was all true what he was saying. And yet, I thought something is brewing inside the head of this Coach. He sees something in me, some kind of raw talent that he can mold. But that's when I felt the handcuffs go on.”

 

[Spike]

I would approve a top 10 jack handey quotes.

 

[jalfa]

Yes, same Lichtenberg, probably known mostly to scientists,literati, and Germans, but not so much to simple folk like myself and the rest of the masses here in the States. Thus, I hold to my statement.

BTW, I'm still searching for something that attributes the quote to Lichtenberg instead of Lincoln. Not that I'm disagreeing with your statement, just, not finding it.

Well, since I cannot find it either, despite searching for the German version, but instead only find it attributed to Lincoln as well, I guess I was wrong about it. It's kind of weird, because I'm pretty sure I've read it in one of his Sudelbücher, with which I worked for a paper about him.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

The one, where a giant robot comes and demands to be taken to the main lizards, as the world, where it was built is ruled by lizards that terribly repress the people of the planet. I'm quite sure it was in the last book of the series. You might be referring to another part, I guess.

No, that came in SLATFATF; I remember because it's in the portion where Fenny and Arthur are returning to Arthur's cottage, and find Ford passed out on his couch. I went back and skimmed through the book, just to make sure.

Plus, I was just listening to the BBC radio version the other night.

 

[Warhawk]

Uh - my contribution here - and this pertains to our team:

"It's hard to soar with the eagles when you work with turkeys."

 

[jalfa]

No, that came in SLATFATF; I remember because it's in the portion where Fenny and Arthur are returning to Arthur's cottage, and find Ford passed out on his couch. I went back and skimmed through the book, just to make sure.

Plus, I was just listening to the BBC radio version the other night.

Damn! I was so sure that it happened in the parallel universe. That's two times I screwed up in just one thread, incredible!

 

[Spike]

I wouldn't worry about it. I've screwed up too many times to mention. Besides, it's philosophy. There's no wrong answer....unless it's different than mine.