[sjmjax]

I have this Heinlein quote on a plaque in my house. I don't claim to be an expert in anything but strive to live by it and be reasonably knowledgeable & skilled in a broad field of subjects. Guess it no longer applies to our current generation.

“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly, specialization is for insects.”

[ctdonath2]

I spent some time researching people’s reactions to that quote. Amazing how many people think it impossible to achieve the whole list, and consider doing 2-3 items laudable.

[Immerito]

Good quote; it’s given me some food for thought.

Thanks.