The mind is sharper and keener in seclusion and uninterrupted solitude. Originality thrives in seclusion free of outside influences beating upon us to cripple the creative mind. Be alone—that is the secret of invention: be alone, that is when ideas are born.
— Nikola Tesla
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.
— Steve Jobs
War is the health of the state
— Randolph Bourne
There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.
— Henry David Thoreau
Why aren’t we ranking higher on Google? Our name starts with A, and this other company only starts with H!
— (via clientsfromhell)
I love that name, Futon World. It makes me think of a magical place… that becomes less comfortable over time.
— Demetri Martin
Ekki-ekki-ekki-ekki-ptang.
Zoom-boing. Z’nourrwringmm
— The knights who until formerly said “Ni”
Provoking a reaction isn’t the same thing as saying something significant
— Calvin and Hobbes
Communicating badly and then acting smug when you’re not understood is not cleverness.
— XKCD
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