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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Tertium quid, the third way... absolute and applicable truth.
Let's try to keep it clean.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
FINDING TRUE NORTH AS A COMPASS POINT... ^


Thesis: Simplicity matters.

Antithesis: Chaotic flux rules.

Conclusion: "The trouble with mankind is twofold. It cannot learn
truths which are too complex and cannot remember truths which
are too simple." -'Rebecca West'

Mindset Principles:

(1) Unlearning trumps learning on the level of diff ...[text shortened]... most surely will, Smile Anyway!


(7) __________________________________________________
7) Always be nice to your Mum?

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He sings a new song as no one else did,
Neither fish nor fowl, but tertium quid.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
He sings a new song as no one else did,
Neither fish nor fowl, but tertium quid.
Andy, your two lyrical lines are easily worth the price of admission. 🙂

P.S. Still go to your profile, now and then, just to visit the mosquito and elephant.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Andy, your two lyrical lines are easily worth the price of admission. 🙂

P.S. Still go to your profile, now and then, just to visit the mosquito and elephant.
Thanks.. the mosquito/elephant adage is not original, though I fully agree with its wry sentiment about the vagaries of chess.

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Originally posted by Policestate
7) Always be nice to your Mum?
"Honor your Father and Mother (which is the first
commandent with promise),

"that it may be well with you and that you may
live long on the earth, winning many chess games
from strong opponents in short order."

Ephesians 6: 2-3 (NASB)... 🙂

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Tertium quid, the third way... absolute and applicable truth.
can you give us an example of an absolute and applicable truth?

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Originally posted by Nordlys
I see. That was way too metaphorical for me!
Nordlys, wouldn't you be inclined to almost agree that, compared
with some mind blowing antinomies, even mega nuanced metaphors
are a (cognitive) piece of cake? Also, that the English language as
compared with other prominent languages is so lacking in subtlety.

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Nordlys, wouldn't you be inclined to almost agree that, compared
with some mind blowing antinomies, even mega nuanced metaphors
are a (cognitive) piece of cake? Also, that the English language as
compared with other prominent languages is so lacking in subtlety.
Grampy.. You are a moron.... can you understand that..or is the English language to subtle for you.

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Originally posted by epic0002
Grampy.. You are a moron.... can you understand that..or is the English language to subtle for you.
Epic, I have no desire to irritate or bother anybody.
So your wish is granted. No more threads for awhile.

Bobby

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Epic, I have no desire to irritate or bother anybody.
So your wish is granted. No more threads for awhile.

Bobby
Nah, don't give up that easily.

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Originally posted by Iron Monkey
can you give us an example of an absolute and applicable truth?
Yes. Be glad to suggest several pertaing to both
chess and life, itself, when I resume posting. -gb

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Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Nordlys, wouldn't you be inclined to almost agree that, compared
with some mind blowing antinomies, even mega nuanced metaphors
are a (cognitive) piece of cake? Also, that the English language as
compared with other prominent languages is so lacking in subtlety.
I really don't know about the latter, but I definitely wouldn't agree with the former. I am not particularly fond of metaphors.

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Originally posted by Sunburnt
Nah, don't give up that easily.
Agreed. Quite likely epic couldn't care less. Some people are just looking for a fight.

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Originally posted by Nordlys
Agreed. Quite likely epic couldn't care less. Some people are just looking for a fight.
What are you saying..some people are jerks? OH ya? Well, listen buddy...