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It's like you didn't even read what I said.
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Jaded Sage wrote:It's like you didn't even read what I said.
No, it's like you don't even understand what you write.
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This place would be better without you.
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Jaded Sage wrote:This place would be better without you.
Jog on!
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Thoughts on this quote?


"Wisdom does not speak through riddles or complex theories. Wisdom speaks simply to the mind about the art of living."
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Jaded Sage wrote:Thoughts on this quote?


"Wisdom does not speak through riddles or complex theories. Wisdom speaks simply to the mind about the art of living."
A complex abstract noun is not capable of speaking. The expression of wisdom is expressed in the breach.
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Dude, don't be a pseudo-intellectual.
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Jaded Sage wrote:Dude, don't be a pseudo-intellectual.
Stop showing your ignorance.
You posted that crap.
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Allow me to translate:

"The wise person does not speak through riddles or complex theories. The wise person speaks simply to the mind about the art of living."
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Hobbes' Choice wrote:
Jaded Sage wrote:Dude, don't be a pseudo-intellectual.
Stop showing your ignorance.
You posted that crap.
Just like you post yours HR.

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What do we think of this quote?

"Wisdom is good reasoning that leads to happiness."
- Aristotle
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Jaded Sage wrote:What do we think of this quote?

"Wisdom is good reasoning that leads to happiness."
- Aristotle
I thought ice cream led to happiness?

I'm sorry to hear of your unhappiness. Try ice cream instead.
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Jaded Sage wrote:What do we think of this quote?

"Wisdom is good reasoning that leads to happiness."
- Aristotle
Probably sounds less trite in Greek.
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How about

"Wisdom is good reasoning that leads to thriving or flourishing."
- Aristotle
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Jaded Sage wrote:How about

"Wisdom is good reasoning that leads to thriving or flourishing."
- Aristotle
better.
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