Brilliant Quotes

A collection of a quotes from the gifted intellect, William L. Bergenstein.

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One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.  Unless if you're climbing with an elephant.  They're pretty great no matter where they are.

William L. Bergenstein

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There's 12 inches of fresh powder, it's sunny, and I'm at the top of a mountain.  How the fuck am I going to shovel all that snow?

William L. Bergenstein

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Look at the Andromeda galaxy:  billions and billions of stars right before our eyes.  Weird how it looks so big all of a sudden.  I remember it being much further away.

William L. Bergenstein

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The end result is not what's important.  It's the journey to the end that is.  Unless you're stacking wood - then the result is really important.

William L. Bergenstein

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Practice makes perfect.  Soon, you'll be able to make leafy designs for my coffee.  Soon.

William L. Bergenstein

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I thought when you said you wanted to go for a canoe ride that you'd actually help and paddle.

William L. Bergenstein

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A beautiful sunrise marks the beginning of a great day.  Unless if the sun is actually setting, then the day is already over.

William L. Bergenstein

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Stand your ground and you will earn the respect of your peers.  Don’t even move if you’re in the middle of the road and a cab is coming right at you.  He’ll stop, don’t worry.  It would be too much of a pain to deal with the insurance.

-  William L. Bergenstein

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Nature’s bounty provides us with everything we need.  For example, if you are constipated, eating a massive bowl of raspberries will help to get things moving again.

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They say to take the road less traveled.  This is terrible advice.  Take roads that are well maintained.  You’ll get to your destination faster and it won’t be so hard on your car.  Trust me - your car will thank you for it!

William L. Bergenstein

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The next time you see a shooting star, make a wish.  It definitely won’t come true, but at least you will have tried.

-  William L. Bergenstein