/ http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif / 際際滷Share feed for 際際滷shows by User: olliewillmott https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-olliewillmott-48x48.jpg?cb=1523447103 Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will "There are no guarantees in life; guarantees are for kitchen appliances" "As a young man, my fondest dream was to become a geographer. However, while working in the customs office I thought deeply about the matter and concluded it was far too difficult a subject. With some reluctance, I then turned to physics as a substitute." - Einstein A. Scarth, Volcanologist (On why it's a bad thing that volcanic prediction is still in its infancy): "This is a pity because not only could lives be saved, but Earth scientists might also earn high fees as consultants." Again, on preventative measures against an eruption: "The Native Americans, for