Desiderata
Desiderata
For me, it is far better to grasp the Universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.
~ Carl Sagan
~ Carl Sagan
Desiderata
"Live long and prosper."
“In a world whose absurdity appears to be so impenetrable, we simply must reach a greater degree of understanding among us, a greater sincerity.”
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Bicycle Bill
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Re: Desiderata
DETERIORATA — The parody was written by Tony Hendra for "National Lampoon", and was recorded as part of the 'National Lampoon Radio Dinner' album, released in 1972. Voice-over talent Norman Rose read the "poem" and Melissa Manchester sang the chorus section of the song. Christopher Guest wrote the music.Lord Jim wrote:
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Yes, I suppose I could agree with you ... but then we'd both be wrong, wouldn't we?
Desiderata
I thought it was Deepak Chopra who wrote the narrative.Bicycle Bill wrote:... The parody was written by Tony Hendra for "National Lampoon"...
Check it out. "Wisdom For Dummies":
http://wisdomofchopra.com/
“In a world whose absurdity appears to be so impenetrable, we simply must reach a greater degree of understanding among us, a greater sincerity.”