Quote of the day

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Fyodor Dostoevsky from The Brothers Karamazov

The more stupid one is, the closer one is to reality. The more stupid one is, the clearer one is. Stupidity is brief and artless, while intelligence squirms and hides itself. Intelligence is unprincipled, but stupidity is honest and straightforward.

Even a pinhead could grasp that.

I believe like a child that suffering will be healed and made up for, that all the humiliating absurdity of human contradictions will vanish like a pitiful mirage, like the despicable fabrication of the impotent and infinitely small Euclidean mind of man, that in the world's finale, at the moment of eternal harmony, something so precious will come to pass that it will suffice for all hearts, for the comforting of all resentments, for the atonement of all the crimes of humanity, for all the blood that they've shed; that it will make it not only possible to forgive but to justify all that has happened.

Like a child, indeed. About five years old.

A beast can never be as cruel as a human being, so artistically, so picturesquely cruel.

Thank God?

And what's strange, what would be marvelous, is not that God should really exist; the marvel is that such an idea, the idea of the necessity of God, could enter the head of such a savage, vicious beast as man.

Before we got civilized?

Love all God’s creation, both the whole and every grain of sand. Love every leaf, every ray of light. Love the animals, love the plants, love each separate thing. If thou love each thing thou wilt perceive the mystery of God in all; and when once thou perceive this, thou wilt thenceforward grow every day to a fuller understanding of it: until thou come at last to love the whole world with a love that will then be all-embracing and universal.

Starting tomorrow, okay?

They were like two enemies in love with one another.

I'll bet that can get tricky.

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The Onion

Well, it took me ages to find where you hang out and finally I have found you. I've heard upon the grape vine that you could possibly be nominated for THE most boring moron on the internet. The fact that you don't understand a thread title that indicates a singular rather than plural form to post within a thread means you could quite possibly be right up there for the other award of also being the biggest idiot toooo...

iambiguous for the win - the most boring moron on the internet AND the biggest idiot for not comprehending the English of the title of a thread.

Well done.

ps. U do real eyes U could create an actual thread for your MULTIPLE quoteS of the day and let us get back to what this thread actually implies U STUPID FUCKING IMBECILE.

Sounds like a personal problem to me.

Also, this is why the legendary dancing banana emoji was created: to utterly lampoon ridiculous posts of this sort.

At least I think that's why.

Anyway, why on earth don't we have one here?!!!

Okay, sure, it's the Lounge. We're expected to let our hair down here. But, please...even in that regard it's in a forum derived from Philosophy Now magazine!!

Right?

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The Onion

Car Parked With Windshield Wipers Halfway Up Offers Glimpse Of World Suspended In Time

However figuratively.

Wise, Thoughtful Elder Won’t Put A Sock In It

Next up: dumb, thoughtless pinhead.

Man Annoyed At Being Mistaken For Employee Just Because He's Driving Forklift Through Store

Plus the hard hat.

Man Worried Harassing Messages He's Sending On Dating App Getting Lost Among Abuse From Other Guys

Yo, Urwrong! Any tips?!!

‘Just Take It Slow, And You’ll Be Fine,’ Drunk Driver Assures Self While Speeding Away In Stolen Police Car

Sure, anything is possible in this world.

White House Offers Migrants Legal Path To Deportation

To Austin, Texas.

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The Onion

Well, it took me ages to find where you hang out and finally I have found you. I've heard upon the grape vine that you could possibly be nominated for THE most boring moron on the internet. The fact that you don't understand a thread title that indicates a singular rather than plural form to post within a thread means you could quite possibly be right up there for the other award of also being the biggest idiot toooo...

iambiguous for the win - the most boring moron on the internet AND the biggest idiot for not comprehending the English of the title of a thread.

Well done.

ps. U do real eyes U could create an actual thread for your MULTIPLE quoteS of the day and let us get back to what this thread actually implies U STUPID FUCKING IMBECILE.

Sounds like a personal problem to me.

Also, this is why the legendary dancing banana emoji was created: to utterly lampoon ridiculous posts of this sort.

At least I think that's why.

Anyway, why on earth don't we have one here?!!!

Okay, sure, it's the Lounge. We're expected to let our hair down here. But, please...even in that regard it's in a forum derived from Philosophy Now magazine!!

Right?

Absolutely right!

So.

Philosophy? Mmm, pretty certain it literally means love of wisdom - and one could argue that it does not necessarily pertain to logic as its key.

But here we are, and philosophy (especially from an atheist POV) pertains more to Love of Logic.

So.

The thread title is "Quote of the day" <- Is that what you are logically doing, posting a quote per day?

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The thread title is "Quote of the day" <- Is that what you are logically doing, posting a quote per day?

On the other hand, I am posting one quote at a time. Also, since I started posting 6 at a time, this thread garners a 1,000 or more views each week. One would think that members here would click on the thread, note that it's six quotes per post and not one, be appalled at how illogical that is, never click on the thread again, and post their single solitary quote here...

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=38677

...instead.

Come on, at least admit it's a personal problem. You don't like the actual philosophical points I post on other threads. So you "pick on me" over silly, ridiculous things like this.

As though if someone who shared your own moral, political and spiritual value judgments came here and posted 100 quotes a day, you'd be ranting about that too.

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The thread title is "Quote of the day" <- Is that what you are logically doing, posting a quote per day?

On the other hand, I am posting one quote at a time. Also, since I started posting 6 at a time,

Contradiction right there! You clearly have no grasp of logic.

this thread garners a 1,000 or more views each week. One would think that members here would click on the thread, note that it's six quotes per post and not one, be appalled at how illogical that is, never click on the thread again, and post their single solitary quote here...

Ooh, flame sister! This thread was getting that type of viewcount prior to you making a boring all about you thread..

Although if you had your own thread for these diarrhoea posts, it could be interesting.

Come on, at least admit it's a personal problem. You don't like the actual philosophical points I post on other threads. So you "pick on me" over silly, ridiculous things like this.
As though if someone who shared your own moral, political and spiritual value judgments came here and posted 100 quotes a day, you'd be ranting about that too.

Oh, there you go again, it's all about you, ffs. I'd be pissed off with anyone ruining a decent thread.

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Walker me ol' mate. How about changing the thread title to something fitting of what this flaming 'character' is posting, and maybe re-creating your original thread so we can get back to sensible "Quote of the day"s..!!

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The thread title is "Quote of the day" <- Is that what you are logically doing, posting a quote per day?

On the other hand, I am posting one quote at a time. Also, since I started posting 6 at a time,

Contradiction right there! You clearly have no grasp of logic.

this thread garners a 1,000 or more views each week. One would think that members here would click on the thread, note that it's six quotes per post and not one, be appalled at how illogical that is, never click on the thread again, and post their single solitary quote here...

Ooh, flame sister! This thread was getting that type of viewcount prior to you making a boring all about you thread..

Although if you had your own thread for these diarrhoea posts, it could be interesting.

Come on, at least admit it's a personal problem. You don't like the actual philosophical points I post on other threads. So you "pick on me" over silly, ridiculous things like this.
As though if someone who shared your own moral, political and spiritual value judgments came here and posted 100 quotes a day, you'd be ranting about that too.

Oh, there you go again, it's all about you, ffs. I'd be pissed off with anyone ruining a decent thread.

?

Walker me ol' mate. How about changing the thread title to something fitting of what this flaming 'character' is posting, and maybe re-creating your original thread so we can get back to sensible "Quote of the day"s..!!

No, seriously.

What's particularly mindboggling, I suspect, is that you actually do think this way! You're not being in the least bit ironic. So, sure, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume it is a "condition".

Let's try this...

Those here who think like attofish, stop clicking on the thread. That way when the views plummet down to a trickle, he/she can come here and gloat that he/she was right.

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On the other hand, I am posting one quote at a time. Also, since I started posting 6 at a time,

Contradiction right there! You clearly have no grasp of logic.

this thread garners a 1,000 or more views each week. One would think that members here would click on the thread, note that it's six quotes per post and not one, be appalled at how illogical that is, never click on the thread again, and post their single solitary quote here...

Ooh, flame sister! This thread was getting that type of viewcount prior to you making a boring all about you thread..

Although if you had your own thread for these diarrhoea posts, it could be interesting.

Come on, at least admit it's a personal problem. You don't like the actual philosophical points I post on other threads. So you "pick on me" over silly, ridiculous things like this.
As though if someone who shared your own moral, political and spiritual value judgments came here and posted 100 quotes a day, you'd be ranting about that too.

Oh, there you go again, it's all about you, ffs. I'd be pissed off with anyone ruining a decent thread.

?

Walker me ol' mate. How about changing the thread title to something fitting of what this flaming 'character' is posting, and maybe re-creating your original thread so we can get back to sensible "Quote of the day"s..!!

No, seriously.

What's particularly mindboggling, I suspect, is that you actually do think this way! You're not being in the least bit ironic. So, sure, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume it is a "condition".

Let's try this...

Those here who think like attofish, stop clicking on the thread. That way when the views plummet down to a trickle, he/she can come here and gloat that he/she was right.

Duh. Rather than people stop clicking on this thread - a thread that should be a quote per day from forum members BTW, maybe people that think you are ruining or making this thread more interesting should state so!!

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Duh. Rather than people stop clicking on this thread - a thread that should be a quote per day from forum members BTW, maybe people that think you are ruining or making this thread more interesting should state so!!

Okay. By all means, let others note how my including many quotes from some of the greatest minds down through the ages is ruining the thread.

Also, if any one of them is committed to the logic of posting just one quote a day, let them start a new thread. I promise that I will not even click on the thread let alone post on it.

Or is this thread in the Lounge of such staggering importance to them that my having ruined it can never ever be but an utterly shameful act of wanton destruction.

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Duh. Rather than people stop clicking on this thread - a thread that should be a quote per day from forum members BTW, maybe people that think you are ruining or making this thread more interesting should state so!!

Okay. By all means, let others note how my including many quotes from some of the greatest minds down through the ages is ruining the thread.

Also, if any one of them is committed to the logic of posting just one quote a day, let them start a new thread. I promise that I will not even click on the thread let alone post on it.

Or is this thread in the Lounge of such staggering importance to them that my having ruined it can never ever be but an utterly shameful act of wanton destruction.

Lol. Walking the dog, will deal with u later

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Also this:

This thread was getting that type of viewcount prior to you making a boring all about you thread.

The thread was started at the end of 2019. That was, what, about 150 weeks ago? So, at about a thousand views a week, it should have about 150,000 views. It has half that many. Since I started posting here, the views have in fact risen significantly. Go ahead, keep track of the weekly tally.

On the other hand, if, in fact, many members here rally to your own point of view and "logically" stop clicking on the thread, the view count should plummet. And, boy, will I be embarrassed then!!!

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Franz Kafka from The Trial

It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves.

Ah, the pinheads back then, of course.

It would have been so pointless to kill himself that, even if he had wanted to, the pointlessness would have made him unable.

Life doesn't get much more absurd than that.

From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached.

Let's reach it together.

...it is not necessary to accept everything as true, one must only accept it as necessary, said the priest.
A melancholy conclusion, said K. It turns lying into a universal principle.

The "human condition" let's call it.

Logic may indeed be unshakeable, but it cannot withstand a man who is determined to live.

Hmm, for better or worse?

The right understanding of any matter and a misunderstanding of the same matter do not wholly exclude each other.

Let's note actual examples.

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The Onion

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Fridge With Meat Still Inside

The cheese, however, didn't make it.

Man Has Pretty Good Idea Which Friend Going To Give Up On Dream First

Maybe God told him.

Police Chief Yells At Herschel Walker For Blowing Cover In Undercover-Senate-Run Operation

I know, I know: what to believe?!!

Report Confirms Anyone Who Really Likes A Politician Is Insane

Just Republicans of course.

New Report Confirms You Are Most Interesting, Most Important Individual On Earth

If not the whole fucking universe.

Herschel Walker Beats Up Unarmed Black Civilian To Prove He's A Real Cop

That'll do it.

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Also this:

This thread was getting that type of viewcount prior to you making a boring all about you thread.

The thread was started at the end of 2019. That was, what, about 150 weeks ago? So, at about a thousand views a week, it should have about 150,000 views. It has half that many. Since I started posting here, the views have in fact risen significantly. Go ahead, keep track of the weekly tally.

On the other hand, if, in fact, many members here rally to your own point of view and "logically" stop clicking on the thread, the view count should plummet. And, boy, will I be embarrassed then!!!

What you're missing in your statistical "analysis" is the fact that this thread would sit dormant where nobody would post for over a week. When someone posts like a farmer putting up a fence on his Ozzy property that is as large as France, curious people like to see what f**k is going on - hence your thread count. Quantity certainly does not correlate to quality in your case..

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Also this:

This thread was getting that type of viewcount prior to you making a boring all about you thread.

The thread was started at the end of 2019. That was, what, about 150 weeks ago? So, at about a thousand views a week, it should have about 150,000 views. It has half that many. Since I started posting here, the views have in fact risen significantly. Go ahead, keep track of the weekly tally.

On the other hand, if, in fact, many members here rally to your own point of view and "logically" stop clicking on the thread, the view count should plummet. And, boy, will I be embarrassed then!!!

What you're missing in your statistical "analysis" is the fact that this thread would sit dormant where nobody would post for over a week. When someone posts like a farmer putting up a fence on his Ozzy property that is as large as France, curious people like to see what f**k is going on - hence your thread count. Quantity certainly does not correlate to quality in your case..

Hey, not to worry. Once others here join you in embracing the logic that posting 6 quotes at a time from the great minds past and present instead of one of your own is ruining the thread, they will stop clicking on the thread altogether. The views will then plummet from a 1,000 plus a week to a mere handful a day.






Even now I am preparing myself for the humiliation to come.