Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The difficulty with this conversation is that it’s very different from most of the ones I’ve had of late. Which, as I explained, have mostly been with trees.
Douglas Adams
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State formation has been a brutal project, with many hideous consequences. But the results exist, and their pernicious aspects should be overcome.
Noam Chomsky
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Depression is not interesting to watch.
Brad Pitt
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It’s just human nature to try and figure things out. So, when we’re in the midst of a situation, we usually try to reason our way through it.
Joyce Meyer
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I don’t think you get successful to brag and throw what you have in the world’s face. That’s all private.
Kevin Hart
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I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.
Albert Schweitzer
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No woman should ever be quite accurate about her age. It looks so calculating.
Oscar Wilde
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Men were not intended to work with the accuracy of tools, to be precise and perfect in all their actions.
John Ruskin
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A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.
Hedy Lamarr
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And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.
Rainer Maria Rilke
Got any book recommendations?