A person who forgoes the use of his symbolic skills is never really free.
What’s not so great is that all this technology is destroying our social skills. Not only have we given up on writing letters to each other, we barely even talk to each other. People have become so accustomed to texting that they’re actually startled when the phone rings. It’s like we suddenly all have Batphones. If it rings, there must be danger. Now we answer, “What happened? Is someone tied up in the old sawmill?†“No, it’s Becky. I just called to say hi.†“Well you scared me half to death. You can’t just pick up the phone and try to talk to me like that. Don’t the tips of your fingers work?
I was not successful as a ballplayer, as it was a game of skill.
Life keeps throwing me curve balls and I don't even own a bat. At least my dodging skills are improving.
It would seem that you have no useful skill or talent whatsoever," he said. "Have you thought of going into teaching?
Shigure: JUST LISTEN TO ME FOR A SECOND, KYO! Kyo: SHUT UP! I HATE THIS! DO YOU REALLY GET THAT MUCH ENJOYMENT FROM PLAYING WITH PEOPLES' LIVES?! Shigure: Well, yes, now that you mention it, I do--BUT THIS IS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD! Kyo: Man, your persuasion skills SUCK! Tohru: Um, welcome home. Dinner's- Kyo: NOT HUNGRY! Shigure: KYO! DON'T TAKE THIS OUT ON TOHRU! And come back to the entrance hall this instant and take those shoes off! Yuki: He's right, Shigure. You really do suck at persuasion.
Lawyer, n. One skilled in the circumvention of the law.
Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.
The greatest poem is not that which is most skillfully constructed, but that in which there is the most poetry.
He who wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.