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.
MLE (via Language Log) pulls another brilliant investigation out of the hypocontextual hat.
The originating article mentions something about an anti-Semitic result in a search for something-or-other, but Emily's "Causes of 'grammar'" or "suggested food and plants for 'travel'" are far more interesting.
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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