nodrog’s most recent Quotables

All I ask is a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.

No cheeses for us meeces!

Maryhill possesses in itself and its environs such strong attractions of scenery as draw many visitors from Glasgow, and exhibits for the most part a well-built, pleasant appearance.

Though the burgh of Maryhill presents few attractions to the rambler in search of the picturesque, its development and dimensions exhibit many pleasing signs of progress.

My favourite piece of information is that Branwell Bronte, brother of Emily and Charlotte, died standing up leaning against a mantelpiece, in order to prove it could be done.

We notice things that don't work. We don't notice things that do.
We notice computers, we don't notice pennies. We notice e-book readers, we don't notice books.

We are stuck with technology when what we really want is just stuff that works. How do you recognize something that is still technology?
A good clue is if it comes with a manual.

Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.