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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by giddyup, Aug 21, 2012.

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  1. giddyup

    giddyup Member

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    Came across this; we should all pledge to do better:

    "Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your confidence."

    Any idea who might have said this? I know but I'd like to see some conjectures.

    If you know for sure, please sit on that knowledge. Please don't google the quote and spoil it for everyone. This is a game...

    When 10 serious guesses are offered, I'll cite the author.
     
    #1 giddyup, Aug 21, 2012
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    Helen Keller or Eleanor Roosevelt?
     
    #2 jank1434, Aug 21, 2012
  3. RocketMan Tex

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    Mr. Rogers
     
    #3 RocketMan Tex, Aug 21, 2012
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    Gene Simmons?
     
    #4 FranchiseBlade, Aug 21, 2012
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  6. thegary

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    that's a definition of open-mindedness not education.
     
    #6 thegary, Aug 21, 2012
  7. HR Dept

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    The guy that said that lied to the country.

    He's was a great poet, but also a liar.
     
    #7 HR Dept, Aug 21, 2012
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    education <> patience

    it's like people saying "I never lose my patience, therefore I'm educated"

    wrong!
     
    #8 vlaurelio, Aug 21, 2012
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    My entire life I have mistakenly assumed that education was the assembly and understanding of knowledge.

    This concept that patience = knowledge does seem to be in line with the GOP's views of science and reproductive health.
     
    #9 MrRoboto, Aug 21, 2012
  10. giddyup

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    Just came across this from Groucho Marx: "Now, there is a man with an open mind... you can feel the breeze from here."
     
    #10 giddyup, Aug 21, 2012
  11. giddyup

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    I think HR knows the answer, although I am puzzled by the commentary. Would you care to reveal the source of the quote and explain your commentary?
     
    #11 giddyup, Aug 21, 2012
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    I know who said this.

    It isn't necessarily true.
     
    #12 Zboy, Aug 21, 2012
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    Richard Nixon?
     
    #13 plcmts17, Aug 21, 2012
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    Frank Zappa
     
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    What does this phrase mean to you, giddyup?
     
    #16 thadeus, Aug 21, 2012
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    michael richards?
     
    #17 tmoney1101, Aug 21, 2012
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  19. Nook

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    It is a crappy quote if taken literally.

    If one does not lose confidence, then his opinion may very well never evolve and then we are left with never correcting the wrongs is society.

    Also,

    Robert Frost is over blown..... had to spend 2 years studying his work.
     
    #19 Nook, Aug 21, 2012
  20. RedRedemption

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    He's got a pretty badass name though. :p
     
    #20 RedRedemption, Aug 21, 2012
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