Trees That Provide
Posted at 8:32 am on Monday, August 4, 2008, in Uncategorized, and tagged quote.
“Scientists and engineers do not grow on trees.” — Thomas Friedman, on page 373 (paperback*) in the book I am currently reading.
* This is as good a time as ever to declare that I refuse to purchase (and read) hardcover books. First, they cost twice as much, but more importantly, they are difficult and uncomfortable to hold. A good book needs to mold into your palms, whichever shape they take at any particular time.
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August 4th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Are you also implying that books don’t grow on trees, either?
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