Quote of the Day: Brevity

“Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few.”

Pythagoras

Pythagoras was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived from around 570 BCE to 495 BCE. He was born on the island of Samos but later founded a school in the city of Croton in southern Italy.

Pythagoras is most famous for his theorem, which states that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the longest side) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. This theorem has been used extensively in mathematics, engineering, and science.

In addition to mathematics, Pythagoras also had a profound influence on philosophy, particularly in the area of metaphysics. He believed that the universe was governed by mathematical principles and that everything in the universe could be described in terms of numbers and mathematical relationships. He also believed in the transmigration of souls, or reincarnation, and his followers believed in a strict code of conduct that included vegetarianism and abstention from certain types of music.

Pythagoras and his followers made important contributions to many fields, including music, astronomy, and medicine. Although many of his teachings have been lost over time, Pythagoras remains an important figure in the history of mathematics and philosophy.

The quote “Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in a few” means that it is better to express oneself clearly and concisely rather than using many words to say something that could be said more effectively with fewer words. In other words, it is better to be brief and to the point than to be long-winded and use unnecessary words.

This quote emphasizes the importance of being able to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently and is often attributed to the philosopher and statesman, Pythagoras. It is a reminder that when we communicate with others, we should strive to be clear, concise, and impactful and that our words should carry weight and meaning.

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This Day in History: May 7th

Here are 10 interesting events that happened on May 7th throughout history:

  1. 558 – The dome of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey collapses due to an earthquake.
  2. 1429 – Joan of Arc leads French forces to lift the siege of Orleans during the Hundred Years’ War.
  3. 1663 – The Theatre Royal in London, England is destroyed by fire.
  4. 1765 – The HMS Victory, a British warship, is launched.
  5. 1824 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, which includes the “Ode to Joy,” premieres in Vienna, Austria.
  6. 1915 – The passenger ship Lusitania is sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland, killing 1,198 people.
  7. 1945 – Germany surrendered to the Allied Powers, ending World War II in Europe.
  8. 1954 – The French garrison in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam, surrenders to Viet Minh forces after a 55-day siege.
  9. 1992 – Michigan ratifies a 203-year-old proposed amendment to the United States Constitution, making it the 27th Amendment to the Constitution.
  10. 2018 – The United States moves its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, sparking protests and violence in Gaza.

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Joke of the Day: Wednesday’s bottomless bucket of jokes

The problem with sex in the movies is the popcorn usually spills.

Evening news is where they begin with ‘Good evening’, and then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.

I went to the doctor because every time I opened my eyes, I vomited everywhere.

He looked me over and said it was the worst case of see sickness he’d ever encountered.

In another 3027 years, there’s a chance that things will either be really good or really bad.

It’s 5050.

Never shout into a colander.

It’ll strain your voice.

I took my driving test last week, the examiner was called Mr Gandalf…

I thought I did OK but he wouldn’t let me pass…

My bedside light has turned into a butterfly…

I didn’t know it was a larva lamp.

A magician pulls rabbits out of hats.

An experimental psychologist pulls habits out of rats…..

I was up in the attic recently and found my granddad’s old wig-weaving machine.

It’s a family hair loom.

I once made a submarine out of polystyrene.

It didn’t go down very well.

[Interview]

“What are your strengths?”

Me: I fall in love easily.

“OK…what are your weaknesses?”

Me: Those blue eyes of yours.

How do you wash a pod of dolphins?

You use multi-porpoise cleaner.

When I get naked in the bathroom, the shower usually gets turned on.

Today I went to the toilet without my phone.

There’s 178 tiles in the bathroom.

I ate at the Mary Poppins Restaurant last night.

Super cauliflower cheese but the lobster was atrocious.

I’ve just spotted my ex-girlfriend standing on the other side of the museum.

I’m not going to go and say hi though.

There’s too much history between us.

What do you call a hippie’s wife?

Mississippi.

If someone wants to say the word “motel” backwards…

Just letom.

Just read a book on the psychology of camping.

It was in tents.

I watched a movie last night where Patrick Swayze teaches a girl how to type on a keyboard.

QWERTY Dancing.

I baked a giant chocolate eclair yesterday but couldn’t finish it.

I’d bitten off more than I could choux.

When my father died, he wanted his ashes pressed into a record.

It was his vinyl request.

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Advice of the Day: Sustenance

Always drink upstream from the herd.

The metaphor “Always drink upstream from the herd” means that it is better to take preventative measures and avoid potential problems before they happen. The metaphor originates from the practice of cowboys and ranchers who would herd cattle across rivers or streams. The metaphor suggests that one should always try to avoid drinking water that has been contaminated by the herd’s waste by positioning oneself upstream, where the water is still clean and uncontaminated.

In a broader sense, the metaphor can be applied to any situation where one wants to avoid the negative consequences of a potentially risky situation by taking proactive measures to prevent them.

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This Day in History: May 3rd

Here are 10 interesting events that happened on May 3rd throughout history:

  1. 1715 – Edmund Halley observes a total solar eclipse and accurately predicts the time of the next one in 1724.
  2. 1802 – Washington, D.C. is incorporated as a city.
  3. 1913 – Raja Harishchandra, the first full-length Indian feature film is released.
  4. 1921 – West Virginia becomes the first state to implement a sales tax.
  5. 1947 – Japan’s post-war constitution takes effect, establishing a parliamentary democracy and renouncing the country’s right to wage war.
  6. 1952 – The Kentucky Derby is televised for the first time, with Hill Gail winning the race.
  7. 1978 – The first unsolicited bulk commercial email (spam) is sent by a DEC marketer to ARPANET users.
  8. 1986 – The International Court of Justice finds the United States guilty of violating international law by supporting Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
  9. 1999 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 11,000 for the first time.
  10. 2018 – North and South Korea agree to end their decades-long military standoff, cease hostile acts against each other, and pursue denuclearization.

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Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s tirade of trifles …

I’ve just been to a pub called “The Old Fiddle”.

I wouldn’t go there again though, it was a vile inn…

The first rule of ‘Cliff Richard Club’ is that we don’t talk anymore about ‘Cliff Richard Club’…

Puns about ‘Riverdance’?

I flatley refuse to post them.

Police have arrested a man allegedly caught stealing ballroom dancing dresses and shoes.

They are believed to be pressing cha cha charges…

Most ornamental figurines found in gardens are only 12 inches tall and wear red hats.

It’s a little gnome fact…

I bought a greyhound yesterday.

My mate said, “Are you going to race him?”

I said, “No, he’s much faster than me!”

My wife has insisted that I take up boxing and call her Adrian…

I think we’re going through a bit of a Rocky patch.

Loud laughing IS allowed in Hawaii, not just a low ‘Ha!’

My wife and I are both tightrope walkers.

We met online…

ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION.

I was driving down the road when I ran over some hummus.

A little further on, I hit Taramasalata.

Then I saw a road sign: ‘Caution – dips in the road’

I met a girl with a pint on her head at the pub last night.

Her name was Beatrix.

Think your life’s tough?

Try buying a Wii in France.

Have YOU had to walk 500 miles?

Were you advised to walk 500 more?

You could be entitled to compensation.

Call the Pro Claimers NOW!

Waltz classes aren’t going very well.

Two steps forward one step back.

My mother used to say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.

Lovely woman, terrible surgeon.

My boss just announced he’s going to fire the employee with the worst posture.

I have got a hunch it could be me.

I bought my friend an elephant for his room.

He said, “Thanks!”

I said, “Don’t mention it.”

Dirty Derek the local flasher was thinking about retiring, but he’s decided to stick it out for another year!

So I went to the dentist.

He said “Say Aaah.”

I said “Why?”

He said “My dog’s died.'”

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This Day in History: May 2nd

Here are 10 interesting events that happened on May 2nd throughout history:

  1. 1611 – The King James Bible is first published in London, England.
  2. 1808 – The city of Madrid rises up against French occupation in the Dos de Mayo Uprising.
  3. 1863 – The Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia, United States ends with a Confederate victory and the death of Union General Stonewall Jackson.
  4. 1885 – The Congo Free State is established by King Leopold II of Belgium, which later became a source of controversy for its treatment of the Congolese people.
  5. 1933 – Nazi Germany’s student union, the National Socialist German Students’ League, stages a mass book burning of “un-German” literature in Berlin and other cities.
  6. 1945 – The Soviet Union announces the fall of Berlin in World War II, after capturing the city from Nazi Germany.
  7. 1952 – The world’s first jet airliner, the British-made de Havilland Comet, makes its maiden flight from London to Johannesburg, South Africa.
  8. 1964 – The first BASIC computer program is run by computer scientist John Kemeny and his team at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, United States.
  9. 1982 – The Falklands War begins when Argentine forces invade the British-owned Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.
  10. 2011 – Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is killed by United States special forces in a raid on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

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Thought of the Day: Worms

All worms are earth worms.

While it is true that all worms found on Earth come from planet Earth, it is not accurate to say that all worms are earthworms. The term “earthworm” specifically refers to a type of worm that belongs to the family Lumbricidae, as I mentioned earlier. Other types of worms, such as roundworms, flatworms, and segmented worms, may not be classified as earthworms even though they also exist on Earth.

The term “earthworm” comes from the fact that these worms are commonly found in soil and are important for soil health. However, not all worms live in soil, and some may have adapted to live in other environments such as water, on plants, or as parasites in other animals.

Therefore, while all worms may come from planet Earth, not all worms are classified as earthworms based on their specific physical characteristics and classification within the animal kingdom.

There are many different types of worms that belong to various phyla, classes, and orders in the animal kingdom. Here are a few examples:

  • Annelid worms: This phylum includes segmented worms such as earthworms, leeches, and polychaetes. Earthworms are part of the family Lumbricidae, while leeches belong to the family Hirudinidae.
  • Flatworms: This phylum includes soft-bodied, flattened worms such as planarians, tapeworms, and flukes. Planarians are free-living and can be found in freshwater and marine environments, while tapeworms and flukes are parasitic and can infect animals including humans.
  • Roundworms: This phylum includes long, cylindrical worms that are found in a wide range of environments including soil, water, and animals. Some roundworms are parasitic and can cause diseases in humans and other animals.
  • Nematodes: This phylum includes roundworms that have a tough outer cuticle and are found in soil, water, and animals. Some nematodes are parasitic and can cause diseases in plants, animals, and humans.
  • Ribbon worms: This phylum includes long, thin, and often brightly colored worms that have a unique proboscis used for capturing prey.

These are just a few examples of the many different types of worms that exist. Each type of worm has its own unique physical characteristics, ecological role, and classification within the animal kingdom.

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Quote of the Day: Knowledge

Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse.

The quote “Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse” suggests that ignorance is not as bad as apathy towards knowledge. It implies that not knowing something is not a problem in itself because we all have limits to our knowledge, but the real problem arises when someone doesn’t have the desire to learn or improve their understanding.

In other words, being curious and seeking knowledge is considered a positive trait, whereas being complacent or indifferent to learning can hinder personal growth and limit opportunities for advancement. The quote emphasizes the importance of being willing to learn and expand our knowledge, and not being content with what we already know.

While the quote “Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse” generally promotes the importance of being curious and seeking knowledge, there could be certain situations where it may not apply or exceptions where it is not applicable.

For example, there may be situations where ignorance can be beneficial or protective, such as in cases where the knowledge could cause harm or distress. For instance, a doctor may choose not to disclose certain medical information to a patient if it could have negative effects on their mental health. Similarly, sometimes people may not wish to know certain things that could cause them emotional pain or stress, and in such situations, not wishing to know might be a better option.

Moreover, there could be instances where a person’s lack of desire to learn might be justifiable due to external factors. For example, if someone is going through a difficult time, such as a personal crisis or a severe illness, their mental and emotional state may not allow them to have the desire or motivation to learn new things.

Overall, while being curious and seeking knowledge is generally a positive trait, there may be exceptional circumstances where not knowing or not wishing to know is not necessarily a bad thing.

My own philosophy is “Never ask a question to which you do not wish to know the answer”.

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Joke of the Day: Monday’s pungent packet of puns

If you say the word ‘gullible’ very, very, VERY slowly.

It sounds like orange.

Was driving down the motorway yesterday in a hearse.

Police pulled me over for undertaking.

I spent ages trying to cross a busy road…

A passer-by said, “There’s a pelican crossing up the road”.

I replied “I hope he’s having better luck than me”

Today I was asked to go out, by 20 women!

I was in the women’s bathroom.

I think my wife sells drugs?

As I was leaving the phone rang.

When I answered it the bloke on the other end said “Has that dope gone yet?”

A policeman with a sniffer dog said, “My dog tells me you’re on drugs!”

“I’m on drugs? You’re the one with the talking dog!”

A dog walker was found dead in the local park, police have found the dog, but as of yet, they have no lead.

The fact that jellyfish have survived for 650 million years despite not having brains gives me hope for our next generation.

I just slipped on the floor of the local library…

I was in the non-friction section.

What’s brown and runs around a field?

A fence.

I have no idea how she died, your honour.

All I know is she was alive when I buried her.

A man walked into the doctors.

The doctor said ” I haven’t seen you in a long time “

The man replied “I know I’ve been ill”

A man walked into the doctors, he said “I’ve hurt my arm in several places.

The doctor said “Well don’t go there anymore”

What kind of exercise do lazy people do?

Diddly Squats

I told a joke on a Zoom Meeting and no-one laughed.

It turns out I’m not remotely funny.

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