A quotation from Ambrose Bierce

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…

#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #ambrosebierce #devilsdictionary #adage #aphorism #banality #cliche #meaninglessness #platitude #proverb #receivedwisdom #saw #saying #truism

#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? ""
...

"" #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

A quotation from Samuel Johnson

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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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.

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

toothbrush and heel lift,
changed on solstice/equinox,
or else I forget.

#Haiku #Solstice #Banality

#Banality and #bigotry;
Well, well, well. #RichardDawkins declared himself a “cultural #Christian” on #Easter, which is no surprise and no big deal. He has been saying how much he likes #Christmas and #church bells for years, so this is absolutely nothing new.

https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2024/04/06/banality-and-bigotry/

The banality of evil

Some philosophers have claimed that there is no distinctive psychological feature that lies behind evil actions. Instead, they claim that evil actions can come from all kinds of motives. This fits with #HannahArendt’s analysis of the trial of Adolf Eichmann and her claims about the banality of evil.

#evil #nazi #hitler #trump #banality
https://academic.oup.com/book/44434/chapter/377430572