The Learning Curve

Devil’s dictionary – conversation

tomwfox — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:27:08 +0000

Conversation: “Every conversation is a conflict of missionaries, each trying to convert the other, to assimilate, or to make the other similar to himself. If no progress be made, mutual repulsion will follow.” Charles Fort

Devil’s dictionary – miracles

tomwfox — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:14:49 +0000

Miracles: Proof that what you believe to be true is not.

Devil’s dictionary – forgiveness

tomwfox — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:20 +0000

Forgiveness: Easier to obtain than permission, and therefore less valuable.

Devil’s dictionary – determination

tomwfox — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:51:55 +0000

Determination: Example. If you built a wall to protect the lemmings from going over a cliff, they’d climb the wall.

Devil’s dictionary – acceptance

tomwfox — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:04 +0000

Acceptance: Useful when dealing with the changeless, whatever that is.