Friday, November 7, 2008

Where Does A Pundit Come From?

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

The first thing on my list of favorite things: Peace.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

You satisfy my needs. My cup is full.
You give more than I need. My cup overflows.
You fill me with good things. I have dessert enough.
You bestow love and forgiveness. What could I lack?
You promise life in your dominion. I cannot ask for more.
You rock!!
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus, Answer Guy:

“The Answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.”

[Well, He did have followers named Peter, Paul and Mary. Didn’t say this, though.]

D. Blog: Where Does A Pundit Come From?

From the Online Etymological Dictionary:

“Pundit”

1672, "learned Hindu," especially one versed in Sanskrit lore, from Hindi payndit "a learned man, master, teacher," from Skt. payndita-s "a learned man, scholar," of unknown origin. Broader application in Eng. is first recorded 1816.

[Hindu… Hmm. That might explain why we outsource our thinking to these talking heads.]

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