Democracy means simply the bludgeoning of the people by the people for the people. The Soul of Man Under Socialism
"There, Master Niketas," Baudolino said, "when I was not prey to the temptations of this world, I devoted my nights to imagining other worlds. ... There is nothing better than imagining other worlds," he said, "to forget the painful one we live in. At least so I thought then. I hadn't yet realized that, imagining other worlds, you end up changing this one." Baudolino
“There are two situations in which you can just be you: The first situation is when you’re alone in a room.” Surrounded by Idiots
Pride is the greatest hindrance to the progress of the Soul. Moderation is the greatest virtue, and wisdom is to speak the truth and to act in accordance with nature, while continuously attending to one’s own self. Fragments
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