“I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.” -Captain Edward J. Smith, RMS Titanic
“Confidence in your equipment is comforting. Overconfidence in your equipment is deadly.” -The Armchair Outfitter
5 responses so far ↓
1 Theresa // Mar 16, 2011 at 3:16 pm
I agree Armchair. I often feel this way about my brain – especially in my 5th time playing at College English.
2 armchairoutfitter // Mar 16, 2011 at 8:55 pm
I’ve got some letters to write for work if you could get them done by tomorrow.
3 Theresa // Mar 17, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Sorry, as your words of wisdom imply – a man has got to know his limitations (and I am definitely reaching mine!!!)
4 Tim // Mar 26, 2011 at 8:28 am
“Overconfidence” in equipment would be the ability to hit a bridge that is 53 feet over head with a 4oz. sinker on the end of a surfcasting rod! Good Times, Good Times!!!!!
5 armchairoutfitter // Mar 29, 2011 at 7:20 am
Rang like a bell, didn’t she?
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