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NancyLebovitz comments on Rationality Quotes Thread August 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: NancyLebovitz 28 August 2015 03:14:29AM 0 points [-]

There's a quote I haven't turned up about people praying for eternal life in heaven when they don't know what to do with themselves on a rainy afternoon.

Comment author: [deleted] 28 August 2015 01:02:51PM 2 points [-]

The downvote isn't mine. On the other hand, my reply to that quote is that I can pretty easily keep myself occupied on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Susan Ertz

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 28 August 2015 02:14:39PM 0 points [-]

Thank you.

It may be worth noting that the quote is from before the internet. It's a lot easier to have something to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon than it used to be.

Comment author: [deleted] 29 August 2015 12:22:58AM -1 points [-]

I have shelves. They hold books, and board-games, and occasionally even DVDs. I live with my girlfriend and another friend. At last resort, we have alcohol.