The Quotes Thread

[~Count Olaf~]

This is a thread in which members can post thought-provoking quotes so as to spark discussion, specifically concerning said quotes' meaning, applications, and validity.

Be it from a celebrity, a friend, or yourself, all thoughts are suitable for this thread, though I would ask that you specify from whom the quote originated.

Current Quotes:

Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell that dragons can be beaten.

The worst crime a person can do to another is to give him the exact time and date of his own death.

I will update this post with the quote currently in discussion as it changes.

[Reyson]

This is a thread in which members can post thought-provoking quotes so as to spark discussion, specifically concerning said quotes' meaning, applications, and validity.

Be it from a celebrity, a friend, or yourself, all thoughts are suitable for this thread, though I would ask that you specify from whom the quote originated.

We'll begin with this:

It is impossible to talk or to write without apparently throwing oneself helplessly open.

I will update this post with the quote currently in discussion as it changes.

Can I post a quote?

Criminals really do look like criminals.

I said that the first time I saw a trial.

[Blackrune]

It is impossible to talk or to write without apparently throwing oneself helplessly open.

Interesting. No clue how that could be meant though... but it's an interesting sentence.
Since we all have to talk, I guess we're all helplessly open to everyone else.

Criminals really do look like criminals.

There are visual characteristics for criminals? You can see someone's a criminal just by looking at them? Now that's just wrong.

[Reyson]

I wasn't implying that. I meant that known criminals don't particularly look like gentlemen.

[~Count Olaf~]

It is impossible to talk or to write without apparently throwing oneself helplessly open.

Interesting. No clue how that could be meant though... but it's an interesting sentence.
Since we all have to talk, I guess we're all helplessly open to everyone else.

I think it means that everything you say (or write) reveals your own philosophy by which you view the world as well as your true character and the things you try to keep hidden.

If I was to say something like "Don't do X, it makes you look like Y," it would be apparent that I believe that X is something only Y would do and that being like Y is wrong.

Reyson's quote was another example of this: it told us how he looked at criminals, how he looked at non-criminals, and how he compared the two.

[Koda]

"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." - The Little Prince

[Remilia Scarlet]

It is impossible to talk or to write without apparently throwing oneself helplessly open.

I interpret this to mean that certain people are going to find something to criticise no matter what you say or write.

[~Count Olaf~]

"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." - The Little Prince

Ah, we own a copy of The Little Prince! I had forgotten to read it, but this has reminded me. Thank you, Nudal!

As for the quote, it seems to be very clear on what it is trying to say, that our feelings will lead us where our senses can not. We are a skeptical people, often unwilling to believe what has been told to us unless it can be proven in some manner. While this isn't always bad thing, as it is often a good thing, neither is trust in oneself and in the words of others.

[Koda]

"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes." - The Little Prince

Ah, we own a copy of The Little Prince! I had forgotten to read it, but this has reminded me. Thank you, Nudal!

As for the quote, it seems to be very clear on what it is trying to say, that our feelings will lead us where our senses can not. We are a skeptical people, often unwilling to believe what has been told to us unless it can be proven in some manner. While this isn't always bad thing, as it is often a good thing, neither is trust in oneself and in the words of others.

No problem, it's definitely an interesting read. It has tons of other great quotes, but this was the only one I could remember at the moment.

[$Fth]

Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell that dragons can be beaten.

It's pretty obvious what the quote is saying but I still love it to death.

[Gombarry]

Hey, I don't blame you. It's a great quote. I mean even thought it's amazingly simple to interpret, it's just one of those quotes that can give a person hope every time you read it.

After all, all the great things in life are simple. That's whats great about this quote. It's simple and gives people hope in times of darkness and despair.

[ZetaAzuel]

I suppose I can make my own quote. Only because I really do belive this.

"The worst crime a person can do to another is to give him the exact time and date of his own death" -ZetaAzuel

[Zeel1™]

I suppose I can make my own quote. Only because I really do belive this.

"The worst crime a person can do to another is to give him the exact time and date of his own death" -ZetaAzuel

So, what you're saying is, the worst criminals of all... are doctors?

[ZetaAzuel]

Doctors, Murders, Death Row, that kinda stuff. I say that because living your life being able to know you're own death really takes the joy out of life or just makes people reckless.

[Gombarry]

Doctors, Murders, Death Row, that kinda stuff. I say that because living your life being able to know you're own death really takes the joy out of life or just makes people reckless.

Hey don't forget Time Lords!