“Intellectual laziness is punishable by brain death. It is a natural law.”
Erik Naggum (1965–2009) Norwegian computer programmer
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“Children, by nature, are keen, passionate and curious. What was referred to as laziness is often merely an awakening of sensitivity, a psychological inability to submit to certain absurd duties, and a natural result of the distorted, unbalanced education given to them. This laziness, which leads to an insuperable reluctance to learn, is, contrary to appearances, sometimes proof of intellectual superiority and a condemnation of the teacher.”
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“What desire can be contrary to nature since it was given to man by nature itself?”
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Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) German philosopher
What is Enlightenment? (1784)
Context: Through laziness and cowardice a large part of mankind, even after nature has freed them from alien guidance, gladly remain immature. It is because of laziness and cowardice that it is so easy for others to usurp the role of guardians. It is so comfortable to be a minor!
“To me, nature always appears more unbalanced than Gary Busey with a clogged Eustachian tube.”
Dennis Miller (1953) American stand-up comedian, television host, and actor
The Buck Starts Here (17 June 2007)
