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"Murphy was an optimist!"

Of Grasshoppers September 4, 2008 11:42 am

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
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Student: I thought I was making the correct choice at the time.
Master: A disappointing or unexpected outcome does not necessarily make the choice wrong.

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Of Grasshoppers August 21, 2008 10:54 am

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Student: I want a friend.
Master: You must first be a friend.

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Of Grasshoppers August 19, 2008 10:52 am

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Student: Will you help carry my load?
Master: No. I will show you how to lighten it.

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Of Grasshoppers August 18, 2008 5:37 pm

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Student: I cannot handle any more conflict in my life.
Master: Quit fighting.

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Of Grasshoppers August 13, 2008 11:56 pm

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Student: All choices are wrong.
Master: All choices are nothing more than choices.

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Of Grasshoppers June 25, 2008 11:55 pm

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Student: The hole is deep.
Master: And broad.

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Of Grasshoppers June 5, 2008 1:28 pm

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Student: Oh the stuff I have to do!
Master: Gets in the way of the stuff you need to do.

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Of Grasshoppers June 2, 2008 5:27 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Daily Life, Evan, Of Being Dad, Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
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Student: I don’t think there are enough drugs in the world to make me feel good about myself right now.
Master: What would make you feel good about yourself?

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Of Grasshoppers June 1, 2008 10:46 pm

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Student: I’ve lost my dreams.
Master: You will find them when you rest.

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Of Grasshoppers May 18, 2008 8:29 pm

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Student: I tried to please all of the people.
Master: You pleased none.

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Of Grasshoppers May 18, 2008 12:23 pm

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Student: I worry.
Master: To death.

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Of Grasshoppers May 16, 2008 9:42 am

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Student: I dropped a ball.
Master: Juggle less.

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Of Grasshoppers May 11, 2008 9:32 am

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Student: I don’t want to.
Master: You must.

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Of Grasshoppers May 9, 2008 9:04 am

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Student: It’ll be bad. I don’t want to look.
Master: It’ll be worse if you don’t open your eyes.

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Of Grasshoppers May 7, 2008 5:02 pm

Posted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
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Student: I talk too much.
Master: Shush!

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