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Jed McKenna

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Jed Rant: Some quotes.
« on: January 29, 2016, 10:58:33 pm »
Dear Members:

I have collected a few quotes below which I enjoyed. I thought you might enjoy them also.

love ya, Jed.


“Q: What is a fundamental mistake of man's?
A: To think that he is alive, when he has merely fallen asleep in life's waiting-room.”
― Idries Shah, Seeker After Truth

“You only truly possess that which you cannot lose in a shipwreck.”

“If you assume that it is there, you will generally not be far off the truth.”

“Yesterday I wanted to be One. Today I want to be None. Tomorrow I shall have No want. Now I am waiting for the Tomorrow.”

If, from time to time, you give up expectation, you will be able to perceive what it is you are getting.”

“There is something in man which can detect real love. We rub it out, or muffle it, by substitute-love.”

“Man has less than he suspects of: Time, Friends, Hopes, Qualities.

“Pick up a bee from kindness, and learn the limitations of kindness.”

“To drown in treacle is just as unpleasant as to drown in mud.
People today are in danger of drowning in information; but because they have been taught information is useful, they are more willing to drown than they need be. If they could handle information, they would not have to drown at all.

The lightning said to the oak tree: 'Stand aside, or take what is coming to you!”

Worry: Something to make you unnecessarily ill.”

Love ya, Jed.
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bree

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Re: Jed Rant: Some quotes.
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2016, 12:25:12 pm »
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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“To drown in treacle is just as unpleasant as to drown in mud.
People today are in danger of drowning in information; but because they have been taught information is useful, they are more willing to drown than they need be. If they could handle information, they would not have to drown at all.

BIG DATA! How Ironic :D You have busted the analytics industry Jed :D  :P


 

Jed McKenna

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Re: Jed Rant: Some quotes.
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2016, 09:03:43 pm »
I may have implied those are my quotes... I wish they were.

They are all Sufi in origin and some quite old. The one you refer to is from Idries Shah. 1924-96. A brilliant writer/teacher.

Now, I must find my I-pad, in fact, I think it's having a secret relationship with my Samsung S5... and they are telling each other lies, ALL LIES... I feel so powerless... droids up to no good!
Love ya, Jed.




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Re: Jed Rant: Some quotes.
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2016, 01:19:02 pm »
My favorite one is
"If, from time to time, you give up expectation, you will be able to perceive what it is you are getting."