On one occasion a student burst into his office. "Professor Stigler, I
   don't believe I deserve this F you've given me." To which Stigler
   replied, "I agree, but unfortunately it is the lowest grade the
   University will allow me to award."




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A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you
   least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what's left of
   your unit.
   -- In the August 1993 issue, page 9, of PS magazine, the Army's
   magazine of preventive maintenance




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The most important thing in the programming language is the name. A
   language will not succeed without a good name. I have recently
   invented a very good name and now I am looking for a suitable
   language.
   -- D. E. Knuth, 1967




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For three days after death, hair and fingernails continue to grow but
   phone calls taper off.
   -- Johnny Carson




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Once at a social gathering, Gladstone said to Disraeli, "I predict,
   Sir, that you will die either by hanging or of some vile disease".
   Disraeli replied, "That all depends, sir, upon whether I embrace your
   principles or your mistress."




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