#philosophy

"Most of us form estimates of our intelligence, wisdom, and moral fiber that are considerably higher than an objective estimate would warrant; no doubt 90 percent of us think ourselves well above average along these lines."

"A smile is a blue sky where the mind can fly."

"Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul."

"Time is Not a Constant [10w] Time speeds up, crawls, compresses and expands depending on mood."

"The darkening of the world makes the irrationality of art rational: radically darkened art."

"Life Imprisonment with No Possibility of Parole [10w] "The needle is preferable to three hots and a cot."

"Our learned egocentric and judgmental consciousness is the source of unhappiness; however, universal consciousness is always blissful."

"Having Words with Words [10w] ”I’ve had a falling out with words,leaving me speechless."

"Advice for Women at Starbucks If a vanilla latte and banana nut muffin doesn't solve the problem,perhaps you're going at it wrong."

"The Delinquent Girl Chronicles Ages 7-11: Skip ropeAges 12-16: Skip classAge 17: Skip periodAge 18: Skip coming homeAge 19: Skip town"

"Hidden [10w] God hides enough happiness in sadness to light the world."

"When a youth was giving himself airs in the Theatre and saying, 'I am wise, for I have conversed with many wise men,' Epictetus replied, 'I too have conversed with many rich men, yet I am not rich!’."

"Calvin:"It says here that 'religion is the opiate of the masses.'...what do you suppose that means?"Television: "...it means that Karl Marx hadn't seen anything yet"

"Your love is the light that will drive away all the darkness that surrounds you."

"Rice-a-Roni: The San Francisco treat... ...the other treat, of course, being anal penetration."

"Iowa Haiku "We're not really dull,we are just misunderstood.Weed helps dull the pain."

"A flower is a gift of love from the universe given to you. So cherish it, enjoy it with a full blissful heart."

"Make life easier by living in the present and believing in the future."

"Living well is an art that can be developed: a love of life and ability to take great pleasure from small offerings and assurance that the world owes you nothing and that every gift is exactly that, a gift."

"Thorn [5w] Every thorn has its rose."