WIST Quotations

Franklin, Benjamin -- Poor Richard (1746 ed.)

Dave — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:03 +0000

When the Well’s dry, we know the Worth of Water.

Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1746 ed.)
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Carlin, George -- Book (2004), When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?, “Bits and Pieces”

Dave — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:38:15 +0000

They say rather than cursing the darkness, one should light a candle. They don’t mention anything about cursing a lack of candles.

George Carlin (1937–2008) American comedian
Book (2004), When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops?, “Bits and Pieces”
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(Source (Audio)). Referring to the quotation by W. L. Watkinson.

Greene, Peter -- “Florida’s Teacher Gap Is No Mystery,” Huffington Post (21 Nov 2017)

Dave — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:00:32 +0000

Of course, somehow, these champions of free market, these lovers of the invisible hand, cannot figure out that if people won’t sell you a good or service under the terms you set, free market competition demands that you offer better terms and conditions. It’s as simple as that. If you can’t buy a Porsche for $1.98, that doesn’t mean there’s an automobile shortage.

Peter Greene (contemp.) American teacher, blogger
“Florida’s Teacher Gap Is No Mystery,” Huffington Post (21 Nov 2017)
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