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.
Meeting by moonlight, manly men
mulling and munching, not missionless
speeches were spoken, not softly
sharpened opinions, subjects diverse
rainclouds did threaten, roaring
rising winds roused fire-tongues roof-ward
fire did foil frigid rain, freemen filled
four hours with fond tales, 'til full moon faded.
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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