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Pure nonsense is a joy forever, as Keats didn’t quite say.

“Pure nonsense is a joy forever, as Keats didn’t quite say.” — William Zinsser, On Writing Well

Author YahooeyPosted on May 7, 2021May 4, 2021Categories QuotationsTags nonsense, William ZinsserLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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We have been trained to think of patterns, with the exception of those of music, as fixed affairs. It is easier and lazier that way but, of course, all nonsense.

“We have been trained to think of patterns, with the exception of those of music, as fixed affairs. It is easier and lazier that way but, of course, all nonsense.” — Gregory Bateson, Mind and Nature

Author YahooeyPosted on August 8, 2019August 4, 2019Categories QuotationsTags Gregory Bateson, Mind and Nature, nonsense, patternsLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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A word to the wise is not sufficient if it doesn't make any sense.

“A word to the wise is not sufficient if it doesn’t make any sense.” — James Thurber, “The Weaver and the Worm“, The New Yorker (1956-08-11)

Author YahooeyPosted on August 29, 2018August 19, 2018Categories QuotationsTags James Thurber, nonsense, The Weaver and the WormLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Mere absence of nonsense may not be sufficient to make something true.

“Mere absence of nonsense may not be sufficient to make something true.” — Nassim Taleb, The Black Swan

Author YahooeyPosted on May 30, 2015May 3, 2015Categories QuotationsTags Nassim Taleb, nonsense, The Black Swan, truth, validityLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they talk sense.

“Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they talk sense.” — Robert Frost, Letter to Louis Untermeyer (8 July 1915)

Author YahooeyPosted on March 26, 2015February 22, 2015Categories QuotationsTags nonsense, Robert Frost3 Comments on Quote of the Day

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A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.
“A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.” — Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Author YahooeyPosted on September 13, 2014August 5, 2014Categories QuotationsTags Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, nonsense, Roald Dahl, wisdom, wise menLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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The capacity of the human mind for swallowing nonsense and spewing it forth in violent and repressive action has never yet been plumbed.

“The capacity of the human mind for swallowing nonsense and spewing it forth in violent and repressive action has never yet been plumbed.” — Robert A. Heinlein, Revolt in 2100

Author YahooeyPosted on July 7, 2014November 18, 2015Categories QuotationsTags human mind, nonsense, repression, Revolt in 2100, Robert A. Heinlein, violenceLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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Would Time but await the close of our favorite follies, we should all be young men, all of us, and until Doom’s Day.

“Would Time but await the close of our favorite follies, we should all be young men, all of us, and until Doom’s Day.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne, “Wakefield,” Twice-told Tales

Author YahooeyPosted on April 27, 2013June 8, 2018Categories QuotationsTags childishness, maturity, Nathaniel Hawthorne, nonsense, silliness, Twice-told Tales, Wakefield, youthLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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To appreciate nonsense requires a serious interest in life.

“To appreciate nonsense requires a serious interest in life.” — Gelett Burgess, “The Sense of Humor,” The Romance of the Commonplace

Author YahooeyPosted on January 30, 2013November 30, 2018Categories QuotationsTags Gelett Burgess, interest in life, nonsense, The Romance of the Commonplace, The Sense of HumorLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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As Charms are nonsense, Nonsense is a Charm.

“As Charms are nonsense, Nonsense is a Charm.” — Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack (1734)

Author YahooeyPosted on July 5, 2012April 16, 2019Categories QuotationsTags Benjamin Franklin, charm, nonsense, Poor Richard's AlmanackLeave a comment on Quote of the Day

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