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.
When you're creating a slideshow for your hometown legion's Remembrance Day ceremony, how much subversion is allowed?
What bugs me most about it is that, while I'd like to think what holds me back from subversion is the respect I have for the people involved, my hesitation probably has more to do with the fact that this is a good job reference for future contracts.
(For interesting discussion of Chistain attitudes toward pacifism, check out Michael's post on Church Security.)
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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