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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Quote of the Day

We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be.

- Kurt Vonnegut

2 comments:

  1. I thought this sounded familiar. It has been said, in many variations, through the ages. My favorite form is the Irish "Act as if..." I can't find a version older than this Socrates quote:
    "The nearest way to glory -- a shortcut, as it were -- is to strive to be what you wish to be thought to be" - quoted in Cicero, 44 BC.

    -- Socrates (469-399 BC) Greek Philosopher

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  2. Rick,

    Very interesting.

    BTW, Socrates would be a great name for your next parrot.

    Michael

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