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Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.
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It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.
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Books to the ceiling,
Books to the sky,
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How I love them! How I need them!
I'll have a long beard by the time I read them.
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Technology will not replace teachers...teachers who use technology will
probably replace teachers who do not.
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I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them.
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As soon as I buy the moose head, I have to go pick up some KY jelly.
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Man invented language to satisfy his deep need to complain.
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it's probably not a good idea to underestimate my ability to make an ass out of myself—just when I seem to have it under control, I'll turn around and surprise you.
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 Friday February 20 2004

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Noun

  1. The incarnation of a Hindu deity, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form.
  2. An embodiment, as of a quality or concept; an archetype: the very avatar of cunning.
  3. A temporary manifestation or aspect of a continuing entity: occultism in its present avatar.

Todays word of the day.

It’s interesting to note that this definition does not really cover avatars in the internet sense of the word. By that I mean message boards and messenging services where next to the authors post is usually an image of some sort. I suppose that #3 comes closest in meaning to this.



Sean. inscribed these words of wisdom on Friday Feb 20, 2004 at 09:00 PM
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