10 Jan 08
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby7) Always be nice to your Mum?
FINDING TRUE NORTH AS A COMPASS POINT... ^
Thesis: Simplicity matters.
Antithesis: Chaotic flux rules.
Conclusion: "The trouble with mankind is twofold. It cannot learn
truths which are too complex and cannot remember truths which
are too simple." -'Rebecca West'
Mindset Principles:
(1) Unlearning trumps learning on the level of diff ...[text shortened]... most surely will, Smile Anyway!
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10 Jan 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThanks.. the mosquito/elephant adage is not original, though I fully agree with its wry sentiment about the vagaries of chess.
Andy, your two lyrical lines are easily worth the price of admission. 🙂
P.S. Still go to your profile, now and then, just to visit the mosquito and elephant.
11 Jan 08
Originally posted by Policestate"Honor your Father and Mother (which is the first
7) Always be nice to your Mum?
commandent with promise),
"that it may be well with you and that you may
live long on the earth, winning many chess games
from strong opponents in short order."
Ephesians 6: 2-3 (NASB)... 🙂
11 Jan 08
Originally posted by NordlysNordlys, wouldn't you be inclined to almost agree that, compared
I see. That was way too metaphorical for me!
with some mind blowing antinomies, even mega nuanced metaphors
are a (cognitive) piece of cake? Also, that the English language as
compared with other prominent languages is so lacking in subtlety.
11 Jan 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyGrampy.. You are a moron.... can you understand that..or is the English language to subtle for you.
Nordlys, wouldn't you be inclined to almost agree that, compared
with some mind blowing antinomies, even mega nuanced metaphors
are a (cognitive) piece of cake? Also, that the English language as
compared with other prominent languages is so lacking in subtlety.
11 Jan 08
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI really don't know about the latter, but I definitely wouldn't agree with the former. I am not particularly fond of metaphors.
Nordlys, wouldn't you be inclined to almost agree that, compared
with some mind blowing antinomies, even mega nuanced metaphors
are a (cognitive) piece of cake? Also, that the English language as
compared with other prominent languages is so lacking in subtlety.