Memoirs of an Endless Existence

"Memory's a wonderful thing if you don't have to deal with the past." - Julie Delpy in "Before Sunset (2004)"

16 July 2007

Food for thought:

Three main levers accessible by the feet while driving a vehicle are:

1. Accelerator : The harder it is pressed, the more fuel is consumed.

CONCLUSION: It should be used sparingly for an economical drive.

2. Brake : The harder it is pressed, the more speed the car loses, hence more fuel will be consumed to restore the vehicle to it original speed.

CONCLUSION: It should be used sparingly for an economical drive.

3. Clutch : The harder it is pressed, the more fuel is not utilized to gain speed, hence more fuel will be required for the same acceleration.

CONCLUSION: It should be used sparingly for an economical drive.

RESULT: Economical drive necessitates minimal use of the levers.
RESULT: Economical drive doesn't exist.
RESULT: Economical drive is an oxymoron.
RESULT: Wanna go for an Economical drive? Stay at home.

Labels: bike, drive, food for thought, self control

posted by Rohit Agarwal

28 June 2007

A few words about dancing (and foreign language)

WHY DANCING IS LIKE LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE...

1. One has got to know some words (steps)
2. One can easily manage if one know even a few words (steps)
3. But its better if one know more
4. And there's practically no limit to the total number of words (steps), they keep coming up like everyday
5. The process of learning a new language includes understanding the grammar (learning the steps), reading the literature (watching how others do it) and speaking it fluently (performing a dance)
6. There is no use of understanding the grammar and reading the literature if you are unable to speak it.
7. Regular practice is required for a couple of months, till fluency is achieved, but if not regularly practiced, can be forgotten.
8. There is no downside of learning a new language, it can come in handy anytime unexpected.
9. One can practice it alone, but doing it with a partner makes it more enjoyable and a good learning experience.
10. It is a great way to make new friends or to impress someone.

WHY DANCING IS NOT LIKE LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE...

1. The dance steps are not always the same for him and her.
2. One can appreciate a dance even without knowing anything about it beforehand.

Labels: analogy, dance, language, self control

posted by Rohit Agarwal

22 June 2007

Of PG and SLEWG

Pride
Gluttony
Sloth
Lust
Envy
Wrath
Greed

These are the seven deadly sins according to the Bible which when committed destroy the life of grace unless confessed or forgiven.

Just one question though: How many of the landmark achievements in the history of mankind (and womankind) can you recall which can be claimed to be free from these 'sins'? How many great men (and women) can you recall who remained aloof of these 'sins'? How far would the human civilization have progressed had it abstained itself from these 'sins'?

Would you personally prefer the above to the below?

Humility
Faith and Temperance
Zeal
Self control
Love
Kindness
Generosity

ALSO: Vivekanand spoke for 72 hours non-stop on "Zero"

Labels: envy, faith and temperance, generosity, gluttony, greed, humility, kindness, love, lust, pride, self control, sloth, vivekanand, wrath, zeal

posted by Rohit Agarwal

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