"[W]ar is a question, under our constitution, not of Executive, but of Legislative cognizance. It belongs to Congress to say whether the Nation shall of choice dismiss the olive branch and unfurl the banners of War."

-- Alexander Hamilton

#War Quotes #Choices Quotes #Olive Branches Quotes

“I can't get my knickers in a twist about my age and ageing in an industry that caters to the ids of 14-year-olds.”
“Effective translation of natural languages comes awfully close to requiring a sentient translator program.”

Source : Vernor Vinge (2010). “Zones of Thought: A Fire Upon the Deep, A Deepness in the Sky”, p.257, Hachette UK
“A harvest mouse goes scampering by, With silver claws and silver eye; And moveless fish in the water gleam, By silver reeds in a silver stream.”
“When you're very young and you learn something - a fact, a piece of information, whatever - it doesn't connect to anything.”
“Business operators that really deeply care about their employees and consumers deliver the right response every day.”
“Data are becoming the new raw material of business.”
“People tell me, "You're such an optimist". Am I an optimist? An optimist says the glass is half full. A pessimist says the glass is half empty. A survivalist is practical. He says, "Call it what you want, but just fill the glass." I believe in filling the glass.”

Source : Louis Zamperini, David Rensin (2014). “Don't Give Up, Don't Give In: Lessons from an Extraordinary Life”, p.6, Harper Collins
“Know me for my abilities, not my disability.”

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