Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – 5 Quotes

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5 Quotes, Chinese Philosopher, Interesting facts, Mencius, philosophy, Trivia, Wikipedia, wisdom

The people are the most important element in a nation; the spirits of the land and grain are the next; the sovereign is the least.

Mencius

The great man is he who does not lose his child’s-heart.

Mencius

There is no greater delight than to be conscious of sincerity on self-examination.

Mencius

Sincerity is the way to heaven.

Mencius

Truth uttered before its time is always dangerous.

Mencius

Mencius was considered the “second sage” in China, after Confucius. Here’s a Wikipedia link for you to learn more about him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mencius

His name threw me, as I thought he was a Greek philosopher initially. I hope you enjoy this. I like to grab random people and find their quotes. I like some of these.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesdays – 5 Quotes

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Journalist, Learning, Newsmen, Quotes, Trivia, Walter Winchell, Wednesday, wisdom

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

Walter Winchell

An optimist is someone who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery.

Walter Winchell

Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.

Walter Winchell

I usually get my stuff from people who promised somebody else that they would keep it a secret.

Walter Winchell

The best way to get along is never to forgive an enemy or forget a friend.

Walter Winchell

I hope you enjoy these quotes from Walter Winchell, American journalist. I’m going to start dropping a Wikipedia link for those of you interested in learning more about the authors of the scripts I post on Wednesday.

Walter Winchell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Winchell

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Spiciness

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Learning, scoville unit, spiciness, Ted Talk, TedEd, Trivia, Tuesday, Video

Today’s video is about spiciness. It’s pretty good, and I learned something about how they measure heat in food. Enjoy this one, especially if you are a spicy eater like me!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Mathematics

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Discovery, Invention, Jeff Dekofsky, Learning, Mathematics, TedEd, Trivia, universal

This is a cool video about the question of Math being a human invention or a discovery? I hope you enjoy it!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Thursday – Quantum Mechanics

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Cat, Chad Orzel, Learning, Quantum Mechanics, Schrodinger, Ted Talk, TedEd, Trivia

This is one of the more entertaining topics in Quantum Mechanics. If you’ve heard of this one, but don’t know how it connects, catch this short video. It’s a great one!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday – Nicolas Bourbaki

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Fun, Learning, Mathematics, Ted Talk, Ted Talk Tuesday, TedEd, Trivia

Learn about one of the most influential mathematicians to have ever lived. I hope you enjoy this one. I will not spoil it for you. There is a surprise in this short video that I found to be fascinating. Enjoy!

By the way. I love educational videos. If there are any of you in my reading audience that would like me to track down a video covering a topic you enjoy, leave me a note in the comments and I’ll get that added into my calendar of future topics!

Have a great Tuesday, everyone!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Tuesday -The World’s First Author.

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Educational, First Author, Ted Talk Tuesday, TedEd, Trivia, Video, YouTube

Today’s TedED video is about the world’s first author. I won’t give it away. You’ll need to watch the video to find out who it is.

Have a great Tuesday!

Stay safe, stay informed, and follow your local guidance.

Until next time…

Dave