"The key test for an acronym is..." - Quote by Elon Musk
The key test for an acronym is to ask whether it helps or hurts communication.
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“It's a fixer-upper of a planet but we could make it work.”
“The thing that's worth doing is trying to improve our understanding of the world and gain a better appreciation of the universe and not to worry too much about there being no meaning. And, you know, try and enjoy yourself. Because, actually, life's pretty good. It really is.”
“I read books and talked to people. I mean that's kind of how one learns anything. There's lots of great books out there & lots of smart people.”
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“Wait. Let me guess. You’re giving me the cold shoulder, right?” With that, she sighed. “Shouldn’t you be with your friends, staring at yourselves in the mirror?” He laughed. “That’s funny. I’ll have to remember that.” “I’m not being funny. I’m being serious.” “Oh, because we’re so good-looking”
“Everything that goes into my mouth seems to make me fat, everything that comes out of my mouth embarrasses me.”
“The worst of all listeners is the man who does nothing but listen.”
More on Language
“Wit and Humor - if any difference, it is in duration - lightning and electric light. Same material, apparently; but one is vivid, and can do damage - the other fools along and enjoys elaboration.”
“That for which we find words is something already dead in our hearts.”
“I bought a new Japanese car, I turned on the radio ... I don't understand a word they're saying.”