Behind the Wall
“All visible objects, man, are but as pasteboard masks. But in each event—in the living act, the undoubted deed—there, some unknown but still reasoning thing puts forth the mouldings of its features from behind the unreasoning mask. ...
Altar of a Minor God
I break out into this declaration not because of a lurking tendency to megalomania, but, on the contrary, as a man who has no very notable illusions about himself. I follow the instincts of vain-glory and humility natural to all mankind. For it can h...
Altar of a Minor God
I break out into this declaration not because of a lurking tendency to megalomania, but, on the contrary, as a man who has no very notable illusions about himself. I follow the instincts of vain-glory and humility natural to all mankind. For it can h...
Cogito, Ergo Whom?
Carlyle Group said Wednesday, Jan. 31, it reached a definitive agreement to acquire Philosophy Inc., a fast-growing brand of lotions and personal-care products, for an undisclosed sum.
The Phoenix-based company generates about $50 million in Ebitda an...
Tort Reform
Overheard this morning at breakfast:Lawyer #1: “Being a litigator is like cleaning the Augean Stables: it’s not particularly pleasant work, but you know you’ll always have a job.”Lawyer #2: “That’s nothing. You should try representing in...
The Devil’s Book of Aphorisms: Part 1
The safest road to Hell is the gradual one—the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.
All mortals tend to turn into the thing they are pretending to be.
— C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letter...
Signed in Blood
A friend emailed to tell me he was out last night and heard someone yell “TED!” outside a bar, restaurant, and adult bookstore.1 He spun around and looked, then had a good laugh.
I told him he could pretty much count on it that whenever and where...
Tie Me to the Mast, Lads
Browsing the public twitter pages of old friends and acquaintances this morning has reminded me of whom I miss and why.
It has also reminded me why I am delighted to continue missing them.
Back to the hermit cave…
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Why Oh Why Didn’t I Take the Blue Pill?
Cypher: "You know, I know this steak doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? [Takes a bite and chews]... Ignorance is bliss."&md...
Why Oh Why Didn’t I Take the Blue Pill?
Cypher: "You know, I know this steak doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? [Takes a bite and chews]... Ignorance is bliss."&md...
Adiós Muchachos, Compañeros…
Tired of the life I lead,Tired of the blues I breed, Tired countin' things I need, Gonna cut out wide and that's the truth,Get a brand new man while I got my youth. Tired of the clothes I wear, Tired of the patches there, I'm tired of the crows I scare...
