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.
For your edification on this most hallowed of the saints' days, here's a link to the Confessions of St. Patrick.
Unfortunately, Patrick was a relatively modest fellow. The Confessions are short and to the point; the real meat is in all the cool stuff that people wrote about him later.
I still like the part with the pirates and pigs best.
(See also the Catholic Encyclopedia for a slightly less over-the-top hagiography.)
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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