Poet And The Pendulum Quotes & Sayings

Democrtitus, in the fifth century B.C. had declared that all the world was composed of only two elements: atomes and the void. This reduction of the myriad of forms to only two was the ultimate in dualistic reasoning. Christianity adopted dualism when it created the strict division between good and evil and heaven and hell. — Leonard Shlain

We see most big problems as information problems, which means that with enough data and the ability to crunch it, virtually any challenge facing humanity today can be solved. We think computers will serve at the behest of people - all people - to make their lives better and easier. And we are quite sure that we, as a couple of Silicon Valley guys, will come under a lot of criticism for this Pollyannaish view of the future. But that doesn't matter. What matters is that there is a bright light at the end of the tunnel. — Eric Schmidt

I know a little bit about handicapping. If the horse has an IV, you want to stay - away from it. — Paula Poundstone

I had to get away from him. Sometimes we reject the people who tell the truth and it is not because they are wrong. It is because we can't — Rachel Joyce

If you see adversity arriving at your game field, time to put on your pads and let see how well you can tackle adversity. — Kevin Abromitis

What did my parents say when I told them I wanted to be an actor? 'Be a plumber.' — Samuel West

I came here because the city has a tradition and is a very respected food city. — Emeril Lagasse

Nowadays it would be reasonable to have an annual world championship. — Boris Spassky