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Tib(TIB???) has gone philosophical? - Anonymous - 05-22-2003 I'm feeling a bit worried about Tib...this sudden tendency to quote Marcus Aurelius...<br> Well it's not quite like his usual...um...brash, brazen self if you know what I mean.<br> So what's all this about Tib-is this something to do with all those missing posts? Can't let go of it?<br> I thought perhaps a few more philosophical musings of Marcus Aurelius might help put things a little into perspective...<br> <br> "When techies are inhuman, take care not to feel towards them as they do towards other humans."<br> <br> "You may break your heart but techies will go on as before."<br> <br> "Techies exist for each other. Then improve them or put up with them."<br> <br> "Leave a techy's wrongdoing where it lies."<br> <br> "It is not the deeds of these techies-which are the concern of their own directing reason-that are the source of our annoyance, but the color we ourselves put upon them."<br> <br> "Letting go all else, hold to the following truths. Remember that man lives only in the present, in this fleeting instant; all the rest of his posts are either past or gone or not yet revealed"<br> <br> Hope this helps a bit (and apologies to M.A.)<br> <br> Jackie.<br> <br> <p></p><i></i> Re: Tib(TIB???) has gone philosophical? - Robert Vermaat - 05-22-2003 I noticed that one, too.. Worrying, to say the least.<br> maybe we should all pull together for Tib and put this under all our posts:<br> <br> - Let it be known, that Tib has 1248 posts to date, but because the techies at Ezboard are incompetent, they no longer show up.<br> <br> Cheers,<br> Valerius/Robert <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=vortigernstudies>Vortigern Studies</A> at: 5/23/03 12:19:02 am<br></i> Re: Tib(TIB???) has gone philosophical? - rekirts - 05-22-2003 Personally, I sympathize completely with Tib, but I think it was cyber-gremlins who were responsible. All this internet stuff still seems a bit akin to black magic to me.<br> <br> Speaking of which, Jackie, in case you didn't get them (due to them vanishing forever in cyberspace) I sent you a couple of emails. I only mention it here because in the past I have had a few emails I sent sucked into some cyberspace black hole never to be seen by human eyes again.<br> <br> Hey, maybe that's what happened to the record of Tib's posts!!!<br> <br> Wendy<br> <br> Survey the circling stars, as though yourself were in mid-course with them. Often picture the changing and rechanging dance of the elements. Visions of this kind purge away the dross of our earth-bound life---Marcus Aurelius <p></p><i></i> Ommm.... - richsc - 05-23-2003 Sounds like a good candidate for Desiderata, which for those too young to remember, was the 'Love means never having to say you're sorry' poster child of the '70s. National Lampoon did a tremendous spoof:<br> <br> "Deteriorata" - National Lampoon<br> <br> You are a fluke of the universe. You have no right to be here.<br> <br> Go placidly amid the noise and waste,<br> And remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.<br> <br> Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep.<br> Rotate your tires.<br> <br> Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself,<br> And heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys.<br> Know what to kiss, and _when_.<br> <br> Consider that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do.<br> <br> Wherever possible, put people on hold.<br> <br> Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment,<br> and despite the changing fortunes of time,<br> There is always a big future in computer maintenance.<br> <br> Remember The Pueblo.<br> Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate.<br> Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI.<br> <br> Exercise caution in your daily affairs,<br> Especially with those persons closest to you -<br> That lemon on your left, for instance.<br> <br> Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls<br> Would scarcely get your feet wet.<br> <br> Fall not in love therefore. It will stick to your face.<br> Gracefully surrender the things of youth: birds,<br> Clean air, tuna, Taiwan.<br> And let not the sands of time get in your lunch.<br> <br> Hire people with hooks.<br> For a good time, call 606-4311. Ask for Candy.<br> <br> Take heart in the deepening gloom<br> That your dog is finally getting enough cheese.<br> <br> And reflect that whatever fortune may be your lot,<br> It could only be worse in Milwaukee.<br> <br> You are a fluke of the universe.<br> You have no right to be here.<br> And whether you can hear it or not,<br> The universe is laughing behind your back.<br> <br> Therefore, make peace with your god,<br> Whatever you perceive him to be - hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin.<br> <br> With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal,<br> The world continues to deteriorate.<br> <br> Give up!<br> <br> <p>Richard Campbell, Legio XX<br> <br> </p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=richsc@romanarmytalk>RichSC</A> at: 5/23/03 4:00:06 am<br></i> Re: - Anonymous - 05-23-2003 Well, it must be said that all fiery blooded warriors must sit back and ponder life at some point.<br> <br> But never fear! I have enough piss n' vinnegar to last another 10 years or so. Well, at least enough to keep me going until some radiant young lady tames this savage beast. <br> <br> Thanks for all the consideration and kind words....<br> <br> Errr..ummm...nice poem rich....<br> <br> BTW, I am actually getting MA's quote on my signature on a new tattoo I am getting. <p>Magnus/Matt<br> Legio XXX "Ulpia Victrix" Coh I<br> <br> "Nothing happens to any man, which he is not formed by nature to bear."<br> <br> - Marcus Aurelius<br> <br> - Number of posts: current +1248</p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=tiberiuslantaniusmagnus>tiberius lantanius magnus</A> at: 5/23/03 2:06:22 pm<br></i> |