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Samples of my personal Maxims and Quotes (totaling 87 at last
count in July 2008)
Those wise and of goodwill reason & debate in earnest. The foolish
and
spiteful demonize & dismiss the critics, then proceed to declare
victory.
SAM C. CHAN Founder of
Cameralot and
Eyeful Tower
Chainsaw vs. Butter Knife: It's neither better nor worse. Just different!
Get the appropriate tool for the job. An overkill tool just doesn't cut it.SAM C. CHAN on hype and misconceptions of
"best"
I will neither fear you nor dislike you, just because you: disagree with
me, are uninformed, or even have spiteful malice. I will dread
you, however, if you are: fundamentally lacking in comprehension and logic.
SAM C. CHAN on the peril of
ineptness
Ignorance causes fear. Fear breeds hatred. Hatred incites violence.
Violence leads to yet more fear, hatred and violence, in a vicious cycle.
Knowledge is the only way out.
SAM C. CHAN on
tolerance and understanding
NEW
The balm of foul is smeared on your upper lip, and you smell nothing? You
must be either breathing through your mouth, or lying through your teeth.
In other words: willfully ignorant, naturally
inept, or just plain deceitful.
SAM C. CHAN on ignorance & secret agenda
There are but two insurmountable obstacles in life: Health and
Government.
SAM C. CHAN on
Reflections and Perspectives
Only 1% of the people are true thinkers. 10% think they think. The rest
consider it unthinkable to have to think. (willing & able/willing &
unable/unwilling & unable)
SAM C. CHAN on
mediocre minds of the
populace
Just because you could, doesn't mean you would. Just because you would,
doesn't mean you should. Just because you should, doesn't mean you could.
SAM C. CHAN on how
things don't mesh
Ideology is merely a theory that is meant to be a
guideline, not an absolute doctrine. When misused, it becomes "idiotogy."
SAM C. CHAN on
Nothing Is Perfect
Politicians and the populace are humans. One
is plagued by greed and corruptions, and the other by greed and ignorance.
Thus politics and governance is forever reduced to:
At best―harnessing
the evil in the former, and tricking the latter toward goodness.
At worst―reciprocal
back rubbing, and perpetual grand deceptions.
SAM C. CHAN on
demagoguery
... the rise of hypocrisy,
preying on mediocrity, ignorance is adversity.
Surrender your sovereignty!
SAM C. CHAN,
United States of Titanica
If you indiscriminately trust just anyone, you're recklessly incompetent.
If you second-guess the proven, selected few, you're a distrustful soul, and
most likely untrustworthy.
SAM C. CHAN on
trust and professionalism
Repeated below-threshold efforts contribute absolutely nothing positively
towards the goal. Hastily conceived "solutions" actually harm (or even doom)
the prospect of eventual success, by diluting resources, and often―causing
the problem to escalate.
SAM C. CHAN on wars, and appearance vs.
substance
Heroism is overrated and often confused with courage.
True courage is often perceived as cowardice. Courageous acts are often
ridiculed as unpatriotic. What the world really needs is more
"cowards," not chest-thumping chimpanzees, nor cunning foxes.SAM C. CHAN on
true patriotism
Some of the most narrow-minded people profess to be open-minded. Many
actual open-minded people are often perceived as otherwise.
SAM C. CHAN on
appearance & perception
Fairness is only possible with the prerequisite of objectivity. Objectivity requires detachment. Detachment
can best be achieved by finding a comparable but entire unrelated scenario.
SAM C. CHAN on business policies and social
ethics
Far-fetched―but
real conspiracies are all around us. Had always been, and will always be. Never
dismiss on grounds of absurdity alone. That has zero bearing on
plausibility. However, beware that most conspiracy theories
stemmed from groundless suspicions and sheer ignorance. Be open-minded. Use common sense,
critical thinking and accept only facts.
SAM C. CHAN on 9-11
& 7-7 myths and deceptions
Religions should be about the practical application of biblical
principles for modern life, not old-time fundamentalism.
Set free by inspiration, not enslave by rituals. Educate thru facts and
reasons, not brainwash by dictations and drills. Instill love and acceptance, not fear and
guilt. Unite, not divide.
SAM C. CHAN on
religions and spirituality
May common sense always prevail. May it be more common.
SAM C. CHAN on
the dearth of common sense, Sep. 11, 2002
Influence without affluence is a nonoccurrence.
SAM C. CHAN on
austerity and making a difference
J'entends, je sens et je vois. Je suis moi. (Francoise
Hardy)
Samcelot de Cameralot
(hommage à Françoise Hardy)
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SAM C. CHAN on
how things work
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* The first knight
arriving at Cameralot, where truth,
beauty and goodness reign. Credit goes to Catherine Matthews, for
originally coining my nickname Samcelot in 1991.
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