Primitive irrationality is to refuse to refer actions and sentiments to abstract principle; decadent irrationality is to insist on it.
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Primitive irrationality is to refuse to refer actions and sentiments to abstract principle; decadent irrationality is to insist on it.
Psychology begins by classifying people according to their conduct; then grows scientific, and deduces conduct from the classifications.
Reality, n. The court to which one eventually appeals after losing competitions for power, wealth, and status.
Our universe is wild, and our thought is tame.
The revolutionary is nostalgic for the future.
Our idea that beliefs, in themselves, can make one virtuous — what is it but grace by faith?
Ideology, n. A system of belief that leads to frumpiness.
What is provably false is generally trivial.
Say what you like about our form of government, it beats democracy.
Philosophy is so well-trod that there is scarcely room for a new mistake.