Monday, May 3, 2021

Quote of the Day - Collapse of Civilization edition

Tolerance, good temper and sympathy are no longer enough in a world where ignorance rules, and Science, which ought to have ruled, plays the pimp. Tolerance, good temper and sympathy — they are what matter really, and if the human race is not to collapse they must come to the front before long.

- E. M. Forster, 1938

7 comments:

  1. ASM826May 3, 2021 at 10:31 AM

    Made that our new header quote.

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  2. Old NFOMay 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM

    That's on point...

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  3. jabrwokMay 3, 2021 at 5:06 PM

    A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot. -- Robert A. Heinlein

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  4. RitchieMay 3, 2021 at 8:14 PM

    And just look what happened right after that.

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  5. McChuckMay 4, 2021 at 8:02 AM

    Tolerance, good temper and sympathy don't win wars.
    Destroying your enemies wins wars.

    Tolerance, good temper and empathy are reserved for your family, friends and allies.

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