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He was of an age when the language had made a permanent impression on his mind. But he had to try, really try, to make sure that he did not stop dreaming in his native tongue.
“My favourite definition of an intellectual: 'Someone who has been educated beyond his/her intelligence.
[Sources and Acknowledgements: Chapter 19]”
― 3001: The Final Odyssey
[Sources and Acknowledgements: Chapter 19]”
― 3001: The Final Odyssey
“Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life.”
― Jingo
― Jingo
“What's a philosopher?' said Brutha.
Someone who's bright enough to find a job with no heavy lifting,' said a voice in his head.”
― Small Gods
Someone who's bright enough to find a job with no heavy lifting,' said a voice in his head.”
― Small Gods
“He says gods like to see an atheist around. Gives them something to aim at.”
― Small Gods
― Small Gods
“My experience in Amsterdam is that cyclists ride where the hell they like and aim in a state of rage at all pedestrians while ringing their bell loudly, the concept of avoiding people being foreign to them.
My dream holiday would be a) a ticket to Amsterdam b) immunity from prosecution and c) a baseball bat.”
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My dream holiday would be a) a ticket to Amsterdam b) immunity from prosecution and c) a baseball bat.”
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