Some old quotations

Looking back at these old quotations I saved - it is interesting to see the change and growth in my viewpoint and perspective over the past couple of decades

"The system can't have architectural integrity there is a relational database involved" -jn may.1997

"Sure you can attend the meeting, I just needed someone there who knows what is going on" - jn feb.1997

"Let's not talk about legal issues - lawyers will be there" - jn mar.1997

"Consulting is a victimless crime" - jn nov.1996

Appearance is just another tool or talent - use it wisely. jn nov.1996

This has been my third day of meeting with management regarding the SOFFEX project. Based upon my actions in standing up for the CBOE, I have left them very concerned regarding their ability to control my actions. Which is good, at least they understand the reality. jn nov.1996

Notice they clone sheep, not lions. jn -oct97

Notre Dame spent money on a marketing campaign touting themselves as "The Catholic Research University", all delusions of grandeur aside, in a related story - that same year, 1992, the Vatican finally reversed its decision regarding the scientific theories of Galileo - indicating that they do have merit. ("One of the great commandments of science is:'Mistrust arguments from authority.'" -- Carl Sagan)

Fate is stronger than probabilities, irony stronger than both. jn aug.1992

In response to Nietzche - "will is needed when reason is forgone" - jn.1987