"It's not computer literacy that we should be working on, but sort of human-literacy. Computers have to become human-literate."

-- Nicholas Negroponte

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“I'm trying figuring out how to be the best person I can be. But it's been a process of trial and error.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Those who listened to Lord Chatham felt that there was something finer in the man, than anything which he said.”
“...And another item from the growing file of people who voluntarily wear dunce caps... You'll be talking cordially to someone and make an offhand reference, 'I recently read where--' and they'll cut you off and say, 'Oh, I don't read'... This is a tragedy on so many different levels. First, because they don't read, they don't know enough to keep it to themselves. Next, and this is the most amazing part, they use a demeaning tone like I'm the stupid one for wasting time with books.”
“In every society in human history, including the United States, those in power seek to imbue themselves with the attributes of religion and patriotism as a way of getting greater support for their policy and insulating themselves from any criticism.”
“Being on Broadway and getting a Tony nomination - this has been an incredible ride, from rather humble beginnings.”
“There are two kinds of talent, man-made talent and God-given talent. With man-made talent you have to work very hard. With God-given talent, you just touch it up once in a while.”
“Bravery shows up in everyday life when people have the courage to live their truth, their vision and their dreams.”
“Your pet is not your friend. It is your hostage.”

Source : Scott Dikkers (2009). “You Are Worthless: Depressing Nuggets of Wisdom Sure to Ruin Your Day”, p.189, Andrews McMeel Publishing

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