I do hate sums. There is no greater mistake than to call
arithmetic an exact science. There are hidden laws of number
which it requires a mind like mine to perceive. For instance,
if you add a sum from the bottom up, and then again from the
top down, the result is always different.
Mrs. La Touche, 19th c.
I think I get this one. I'm so proud of myself.
ok.. a few more. I do so love these
Your manuscript is both good and original. However, that which
is good is not original, and that which is original is not good.
Samuel Johnson
I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the
time to make it shorter.
Blaise Pascal
2 comments:
where did you find these... they are jewels.... good notes to put on a student/s paper....then maybe not if you still want to have a job. good zingers.
okay so i skipped the blue and went straight for the black words.... sigh
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