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Inspirational Quotes

One for those involved in training people (as I once was):-

Tell me and I'll forget, show me and I'll remember, let me do it and I'll understand.
 
It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.
 
When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, some build windmills.
 
Be kind to Nerds. One day you might find yourself working for one (Bill Gates)
 
Martin.A said:
Be kind to Nerds. One day you might find yourself working for one (Bill Gates)
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... or you may be a nerd (in modern parlance, neurodivergent) yourself and feel perfectly comfortable with that.
 
CliffH said:
... or you may be a nerd (in modern parlance, neurodivergent) yourself and feel perfectly comfortable with that.
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I think what Bill was eluding to when he said that was him being viewed by some as the ultimate Nerd.
 
Martin.A said:
I think what Bill was eluding to when he said that was him being viewed by some as the ultimate Nerd.
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Yes, I think so. It's a shame though that the word "nerd" has become a derogatory term for (at least some) neurodivergent people. Bill Gates probably has enough privilege to be immune from derogatory comments - but that's not the case for many other neurodivergent people.
 
CliffH said:
Bill Gates probably has enough privilege to be immune from derogatory comments - but that's not the case for many other neurodivergent people.
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Yes, we know. Our youngest is neurodivergent.
 
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Wonder is the salt of the earth.
 
helli said:
I saw this one recently ...
"Treat your password like you treat your toothbrush: change it regularly and don't share it with anyone else!"
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Especially Paddington Bear :D
 
It dosnt matter how small the steps you take are as long as they are in the right direction
 
I learned all about life with a ball at my feet.

Ronaldinho
 
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