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Newsgroups: comp.lang.lisp, comp.lang.python, comp.lang.scheme, comp.lang.functional
From: t...@firestorm.OCF.Berkeley.EDU (Thomas F. Burdick)
Date: 06 Oct 2003 15:13:36 -0700
Local: Mon, Oct 6 2003 6:13 pm
Subject: Re: Python syntax in Lisp and Scheme
David Rush <dr...@aol.net> writes: I don't think the truism about cutting yourself with dull vs sharp > On Mon, 06 Oct 2003, Raymond Wiker <Raymond.Wi...@fast.no> wrote: > > Matthias <n...@spam.pls> writes: > >> (In certain cases macros) can easily be misused. > ... > >> You have to know if you want a sharp knife (which may hurt you when > >> misused) or a less sharper one (where it takes more effort to cut > >> with). > > It is easier to hurt yourself with a blunt knife than a sharp > Actually I've noticed that I usually cut myself when I *switch* from knives means to say anything about superficial cuts. You don't lop your finger off with a sharp knife, because you're handling it carefully. With a dull knife, your best bet is to put your weight behind it; that's also a good way to lose a finger / dump core. -- You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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