WIST QuotationsMar 31

A quotation from Hannah Arendt

The sad truth of the matter is that most evil is done by people who never made up their minds to be or do either evil or good.

Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) German-American philosopher, political theorist
Life of the Mind, Vol. 1 “Thinking,” Part 3, ch. 18 “The two-in-one” (1977)

More about this quote: wist.info/arendt-hannah/1350/

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GOOD STRATEGYFeb 24

The STRAIGHT TALK: Enduring Bond Between Wales and Zionism – and Its Bitter Unravelling

The intricate relationship between Wales, Judaism, and Zionism is explored through shared experiences of oppression and cultural survival. The voice from Wales champions the Jewish struggle for a homeland in Palestine, echoing principles of self-determination and solidarity. It highlights the moral responsibilities of nations to support one another while questioning the ethical decline in contemporary freedom movements.

https://goodstrat.com/2026/02/24/the-enduring-bond-between-wales-and-zionism-and-its-bitter-unravelling/

GOOD STRATEGYFeb 16

STRAIGHT TALK: The Promised Banality of Evil – Revisited

The intricate relationship between Wales, Judaism, and Zionism is explored through shared experiences of oppression and cultural survival. The voice from Wales champions the Jewish struggle for a homeland in Palestine, echoing principles of self-determination and solidarity. It highlights the moral responsibilities of nations to support one another while questioning the ethical decline in contemporary freedom movements.

https://goodstrat.com/2026/02/16/the-banality-of-evil-revisited/

WIST QuotationsFeb 3

A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

ADAGE, n. A hoary-headed platitude that is kicked along the centuries until nothing is left of it but its clothes. A “saw” which has worn out its teeth on the human understanding.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Adage,” “Devil’s Dictionary” column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-03-05)

More about this quote: wist.info/bierce-ambrose/81811…

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Bierce, Ambrose - "Adage," "Devil's Dictionary" column, San Francisco Wasp (1881-03-05) | WIST Quotations

ADAGE, n. A hoary-headed platitude that is kicked along the centuries until nothing is left of it but its clothes. A “saw” which has worn out its teeth on the human understanding. Not collected in later books. Instead, in The Cynic's Word Book (1906), he changed it to "Boned wisdom…

WIST Quotations
Possum PeteOct 23

#Banality #Democracy #Progress

Tall Poppies as seen by a bucket of crabs... in the sun ...

""The sin of progressive ... politics is being on the right side of history too early. ""

"" Why must #Australia be tethered to those who fear, those who are so timorous of the unknown they dedicate their lives to ensuring no one steps outside of the strictures? ""
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"" #Centrist politics benefits no one who doesn’t already hold power.

It proffers *aspiration, a modern-day snake oil*, while moving the “centre” further and further right, telling you *it’s always been there.*

... truisms are banal.

Truths shouldn’t need to be sold.

They should be innate.

And we know when we’ve been sold a lie.

Oftentimes the bravest among us are those who have nothing left to lose. ""

-- All quotes from Amy Remeikis (2024/5)

https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/250923-if-australia-could-be-brave

The sin of progressive politics is being on the right side of history too early. What is so radical in working towards something better?

The point.com.au

WIST Quotations Has Moved!Oct 23

A quotation from Samuel Johnson

That familiarity produces neglect, has been long observed. The effect of all external objects, however great or splendid, ceases with their novelty; the courtier stands without emotion in the royal presence; the rustick tramples under his foot the beauties of the spring with little attention to their colours or their fragrance; and the inhabitant of the coast darts his eye upon the immense diffusion of waters, without awe, wonder, or terrour.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) English writer, lexicographer, critic
Essay (1753-06-26), The Adventurer, No. 67

More info about this quote: wist.info/johnson-samuel/79944…

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Maria MarinouOct 22
you are alone and below the stage the seats are empty. the theatre is dark. why do you keep acting? what a bad habit

Charles Bukowski

#pentaxz10 #35mm #analogvibes #womenwhoshootfilm #filmisnotdead #shootitwithfilm #herfilmcollective #eternalwandering #thessaloniki #urban #flaneur #neighbourhood #citywalks #banality #abandonment #charlesbukowski
Jason Jay SmartJul 24, 2025

This is the #banality of evil.

Derek fled “woke” America to serve a #regime that murders civilians & kidnaps children.

👉 I see no loss. Only consequence.

toiida🌻Jan 21, 2025
Красиво темнеет, когда ясно зимой. #banality
smithNov 13, 2024

In a burst of end-of-times franticness yesterday I filled out forms online to get a learner's permit so as to go through the formality of renewing a license which expired years ago (I haven't owned a car since last century); however, upon discovering one must wait six months to take a license exam following receipt of a permit, I thought to myself, "Pfft, fahhhk that—six months from now I'll be out of the country / clandestinely underground resisting / in an internment camp; why waist the money, time, and the risk of catching COVID waiting in line at the RMV for that shit?"

#SocietalCollapse / #Banality