Quote from: FierceKitty on 08 July 2016, 09:59:24 AM
Hint: When you're under attack, by tyranny or mediocrity, one of the danger signs is the erosion of the meanings of words. Watch a Trump speech for a current example (or a lot of them).  
Two failed applications to join FRCS, dishonourable expulsion from Heidelberg, and left the Sorbonne under a heavy cloud. Beat that.

Will a 25 yards swimming certificate and a cub scout arsonist fire-lighting badge do?

QuoteWill a 25 yards swimming certificate and a cub scout arsonist fire-lighting badge do?

I got a 100 yards swimming certificate but no cub scout badges, and didn't go on to scouts...  they kept wanting to ORGANISE ME to DO THINGS THAT ARE CHARACTER BUILDING AND GOOD FOR YOU.  I was deeply suspicious of such motives when I was 11 and haven't altered my opinion since.