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Quote of the Day

Quote on a picture of Alcatraz Island.

“An inch of foreknowledge is worth ten miles of after-thought.” — Jack Vance, Cugel

Author YahooeyPosted on August 28, 2022August 26, 2022Categories QuotationsTags 20/20 hindsight, foreknowledge, hindsight, Jack VanceLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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It’s amazing, the things that seem a good idea at the time.

“It’s amazing, the things that seem a good idea at the time.” — Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man

Author YahooeyPosted on April 28, 2021April 26, 2021Categories QuotationsTags good ideas, hindsight, Terry Pratchett4 Comments on Quote of the Day

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If you've ever looked back at bad decisions in your life and thought - 'What was I thinking?' - there is a simple answer: you probably weren't.

“If you’ve ever looked back at bad decisions in your life and thought – ‘What was I thinking?’ – there is a simple answer: you probably weren’t.” — Michael Wade, Vital, Execupundit (2019-01-05)

Author YahooeyPosted on June 7, 2019June 5, 2019Categories QuotationsTags bad decisions, Execupundit, hindsight, Michael Wade, mindlessness2 Comments on Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

I went back to staring tomorrow in the face. Better than looking backward. But tomorrow refused to shed its mask.

“I went back to staring tomorrow in the face. Better than looking backward. But tomorrow refused to shed its mask.” — Glen Cook, The Black Company

Author YahooeyPosted on October 3, 2017September 18, 2017Categories QuotationsTags future, Glen Cook, hindsight, past, The Black Company, tomorrowLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Fools can make an omen of anything in retrospect.

“Fools can make an omen of anything in retrospect.” — Glen Cook, The Black Company

Author YahooeyPosted on July 29, 2017July 24, 2017Categories QuotationsTags fools, Glen Cook, hindsight, omens, retrospection, The Black CompanyLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Looking back on things, the view always improves.

“Looking back on things, the view always improves.” — Walt Kelly, Impollutable Pogo

Author YahooeyPosted on January 22, 2017January 9, 2017Categories QuotationsTags hindsight, Impollutable Pogo, Walt KellyLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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