Blank Canvas Philosopher Gifts

Man reading the title of an all white painting at an art gallery.

"And this piece is from when I was drawing a blank."

"You've got to fill in these forms to join the 'How to reduce bureaucracy' seminar."

In/Out/These Things Happen.

"I think that's one of his early 'blank canvases'. I think there are some bigger ones in the next room."

Quality Control

Cat with Nine Still Lives

'If your calculations are correct, this completely revolutionizes everything we thought we knew about why chalk squeaks on a blackboard!'

"May I get an equation in edgewise."

Innovation tray covered in ivy.

"Do you think we should look again at who we invite to these meetings?"

'He knows everything about art. But he doesn't know what he likes.'

In, Out, Complain.

"The figures would seem to indicate that you're not really a scientist."

"Have you ever had one of those days when it would have been easier just to do some work?"

Cat and INOUT boxes.

Today's alpha-lesson is "Keep a journal." The average person lets life pass them by. The events of their lives fade into nothingness. An alpha knows that long after they're gone, their thoughts and experiences will be of great interest to historians. That's not an original thought. I read it in the papyrus Randus Maximus XIV left in a safe deposit box after he helped conquer Judea.

'I'm glad you like it, but I haven't started it yet.'

See District Directors

'Listen Mabel, you are 70, I am 75 and we have known each other since junior school. It's pure wishful thinking on your part if you claim I am 'grooming' you...'

I will not waste chalk kid...

Desk boxes - sublimeridiculous.

"It's a clear case of RLS: Repetitive Lecture Syndrome."

"To give him credit...normally I think these staff 'consultations' are a complete waste of time...but he's been in his office all morning working on our ideas."

Join the Army! And see the world! Satellite reconnaissance photo analysis division.

CITY HALL, NO PROBLEM IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL., 'Oh, no, your problem isn't too big or too small - it's just too difficult.'

Einstein's in and out trays: InOutRelative.

Blank canvas on easel is sculptor's model.

"I'd like to put the past behind me, but the IRS won't let me."

'Turn all this black and white into gray...'

'I love an empty canvas...especially yours...'

"Forty years ago on this very seat I proposed to you. Made up your mind yet?"

'No, we can never actually see the big cartoonist, but he's everywhere.'

Pantomimes Are Lousy Painters. . .

"If only it was that simple."