Douglas Adams book The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
Source: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
“If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to ask someone else first.”
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American musician and artist 1967–1994Related quotes
“I think maybe you should ask someone else. Don't ask me.”
Gastón Gaudio (1978) Argentine tennis player
When asked how one could stop Federer winning his third straight Masters Cup title
Source: [Gaston Gaudio press conference losing to Roger Federer, http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=18619, ASAP Sports, 2005-11-19]
Cornelius Keagon (1996) Liberian humanitarian aid worker
Source: https://www.academia.edu/57019490/Cornelius_Keagon_biography Academic.edu, Cornelius Keagon biography
“You don't need someone else's approval to do what you want; just figure it out and do it, damn it!”
Megan Mullally (1958) American actress
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“If it will please the masses, don't hesitate to kill even your own son.”
Jang Bahadur Rana (1817–1877) Nepalese prime minister and Maharaja of Lamjung and Kaski
Quoted in letter (in Nepali) sent to his brother PM Bam Bahadur Kunwar. English translations retrieved from http://www.dipeshrisal.com/dibya-upadesh-of-sorts/ <br class="br">Context: If you want to earn good name, you must go of greed and comparison. If you see idle men in need of help, don't make them pay court to you, rather get some work out of them. If it will please the masses, don't hesitate to kill even your own son. Forget about jealousy and anger, forget about wealth, and make moves that please largest section of population. Don't hesitate to add good men to your inner council: given them status, but don't chase after status yourself. Make your countrymen, as well as foreigners, believe that you mete out justice fairly, and that you see everyone as family. If you have to lie in the course of politics, do it by deluding masses so that they remain happy. It will then be easy to remain Prime Minister. Otherwise, there will be trouble. If you do anything that makes people unhappy, you will face real danger real fast.
Jessica Bird (1969) U.S. novelist
Source: Lover Avenged
Edwin H. Land (1909–1991) American scientist and inventor
As quoted in "The Vindication of Edwin Land" in Forbes magazine, Vol. 139 (4 May 1987) p. 83; this was later humorously altered:
Context: My motto is very personal and may not fit anyone else or any other company. It is: Don't do anything that someone else can do. Don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.