Category Archives: Quotes

“If we have learned one thing from the history of invention and discovery, it is that, in the long run — and often in the short one — the most daring prophecies seem laughably conservative.” – Arthur C. Clarke

Still trying to bend my head around some new thinking. Basically I have to write 50 700-800 word essays by Christmas. Yikes. Today it’s medical simulations and gerentology. Still, I’m learning lots and unearthing some great statistics and fantastic quotes. … Continue reading →

“Children are one third of our population and all of our future.”  Select Panel for the Promotion of Child Health, 1981

Thought for the day is from Rob Campbell, Head of Planning at Wieden + Kennedy in Shanghai: “Behind every what is a why”. BTW, interesting set of pictures of Liam Fox (MP) caught in an embrace with an adult film … Continue reading →

Off to France for the day to speak about the shift of power eastwards among other things, so this is somewhat appropriate. “Ici repose un géant endormi, laissez le dormir, car quand il séveillera, il étonnéra le mondé.” ( “Here … Continue reading →

“We will all be failures, but at least be a magnificent, noble failure’. Advice given to Malcolm McLaren, manager of the Sex Pistols, by a teacher at Harrow School of Art.

” If the young men are not initiated into the village, they will burn it down just to feel its warmth.” African proverb

There’s a new book out called I’m Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59. Sounds pretty dull, but there is a quote from an engineer that I rather like: “Brand is what’s left over when you stop moving … Continue reading →

“Impossible to see the future is” – Yoda (StarWars)