Situated And Distributed Quotes & Sayings

A place (lieu) is the order (of whatever kind) in accord with which elements are distributed in relationships of coexistence. It thus excludes the possibility of two thing being in the same location (place). The law of the 'proper' rules in the place: the elements taken into consideration are beside one another, each situated in its own 'proper' and distinct location, a location it defines. A place is thus an instantaneous configuration of positions. It implies an indication of stability. — Michel De Certeau

Minds with fixed ideas are like granite: They can never be penetrated with soft words and gentle persuasions. — Mehmet Murat Ildan

Contractions, 'U' for 'you' and the like are wonderful to make communication brief and efficient - but we wouldn't want all our talk to be only brief and efficient. Taking pauses out of language would be like taking the net away from a tennis game. Where would all the fun go? — Pico Iyer

If the colour of life turns grey turn the palette the other way — Benny Bellamacina

Of course, now that we've made the glorious Fourth safe by banning fireworks," he said, "people take to the highways in droves and kill each other with their automobiles. I suppose I should take you down to the shore today but frankly I'm afraid to. I wouldn't drive anywhere for all the tea in China — Keith Robertson

And he has never
given up his conviction that if you just try all the doors one of them is bound to be the Door into
Summer. You know, I think he is right. — Heinlein Robert A.