Quote of the Day [5.20.23]

broderic on May 20, 2023

“Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

Frank Whilhot

Quote of the Day [12.16.22]

broderic on December 16, 2022

“I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m supposed to feel. I just don’t understand Christmas, I guess. And I’m getting presents, and sending Christmas cards, and decorating the trees and all that, but I’m still not happy. I always end up feeling depressed.”

Charlie Brown, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

“Bill thinks having a bird crap on him is a compliment from the gods!”

broderic on September 21, 2022

Quote of the Day [9.21.22]

“What users really want is good tools. They want systems that are easy to learn and easy to use, and that help them do their work. They want software that doesn’t slow them down, that doesn’t trick or confuse them, that doesn’t make it easier to make mistakes or harder to finish the job.”

Larry Constantine, “What do users want?”

Quote of the Day [3.26.22]

broderic on March 26, 2022

Reputation ain’t glowing, reparations ain’t flowing

If you find yourself stuck in a creek, you better start rowing

The Space Program, A Tribe Called Quest

Quote of the Day [3.18.22]

broderic on March 18, 2022

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

First Amendment to the US Constitution