further accounting for shadows
October 30th, 2012Where the light is brightest, the shadows are deepest.
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, poet, dramatist, novelist, and philosopher (1749-1832)
[another credit to Anu Garg, at A-Word-A-Day]
separation of church and state, from a possibly unexpected source
September 11th, 2012We establish no religion in this country. We command no worship. We mandate no belief, nor will we ever. Church and state are and must remain separate.
- Ronald Reagan, 40th US President (1911-2004)
[credit to Anu Garg and A-Word-A-Day for the reference.
Two laws of the universe
June 12th, 2012The first law of the universe:
Every action has both intended and unintended consequences. The intended consequences may or may not happen; the unintended consequences always happen.
The second law of the universe:
Simple, clear purpose and principles give rise to complex, intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple, stupid behavior.
[found hanging on the wall at the office]
it is the business of the future to be dangerous
February 19th, 2012The major advances in civilization are processes which all but wreck the societies in which they occur ... it is the business of the future to be dangerous.
- A.N. Whitehead, mathematician and philosopher
