Your "philosophy of life" statements

[Dark Horse]

Originally Posted by excessive

“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”

― Robert A. Heinlein

Uh, I can only do like 3 of those things

[excessive]

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

Uh, I can only do like 3 of those things

Yeah, but there are plenty of other things you can do. The list isn't meant to be specific and limited but examples for the range of interests and skills humans can and should exhibit, as I'm sure you know. The point is to keep adding to your range of expertise. The key to life is to stay active, both mentally and physically, and keep learning and doing new and different things.

On a second note, Heinlein was an incredible author and tossed out sage advice nonstop. My user name is in homage to him:

“Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.”

Search for Robert A. Heinlein quotes and you'll find page after page of thought provoking, common sense observations of humanity.