What the Philosophers say about reality is often as deceptive as when you see a sign in a second-hand store that reads: Pressing Done Here. If you went in with your clothes to have them pressed you would be fooled; the sign is for sale.
— Søren Kierkegaard, “Diapsalmata” from Either/Or.
I will never take Greenpeace seriously. What kind of organization sneaks into a tradeshow, harasses attendees, and then complains for being kicked out?
Greenpeace, that's who.
The campaign looks slick, but if you're disturbing the peace you tend to get kicked out of places.
Genuine Social Change© will never happen through counter-cultural revolution.
A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The Clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke.
— Søren Kierkegaard, “Diapsalmata” from Either/Or.
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