Two Great Quotes

I’ve heard one great quote and been reminded by one other in the last few days.

The first is a new one:

“You know, I used to think that awards were just shallow tokens of momentary popularity but — I realize they are the only true measure of person’s real worth as a human being.” Jon Cryer accepting his Emmy for best supporting actor in a comedy series for Two and a Half Men.

The second is an old quote which I have always loved:

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke, “Profiles of The Future”, 1961 (Clarke’s third law)