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In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no read more
In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite.
It's going to be a bummer if Mars turns out to be like us.
It's going to be a bummer if Mars turns out to be like us.
The great work must inevitably be obscure, except to the very few, to those who like the author himself are read more
The great work must inevitably be obscure, except to the very few, to those who like the author himself are initiated into the mysteries. Communication then is secondary: it is perpetuation which is important. For this only one good reader is necessary.
Usenet is like Tetris for people who still remember how to read.
Usenet is like Tetris for people who still remember how to read.
If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics. - Essays, 1625.
If a man's wit be wandering, let him study the mathematics. - Essays, 1625.
It is useless to send armies against ideas.
It is useless to send armies against ideas.
We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.
We've arranged a civilization in which most crucial elements profoundly depend on science and technology.
The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.
The science of today is the technology of tomorrow.
You cannot feed the hungry on statistics.
You cannot feed the hungry on statistics.
