Thursday, 10 March 2011

Quote of the week

"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
But, in practice, there is"


http://math2033.uark.edu/wiki/index.php/Rock_Paper_Scissors
 This quote is attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra  AND to Jan L.A. van de Snepscheut (nothing seems clear cut on this course), so perhaps they'd better "rock off" for it?

On reflection (bearing in mind the latter's current deceased state), I think I'll attribute it to Yogi Berra, as a) his name is easier to spell, b) he might get upset if I don't (he is still alive) and c) van de Snepscheut allegedly bludgeoned his wife (Terre), then set their home on fire. Whilst Terre survived, he perished in the blaze. 

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