Reveries of a Solitary Blogger

“Critical theory […] very consciously makes its own that concern for the rational organization of human activity which its task is to illuminate and legitimate. For this theory is not concerned only with goals already imposed by existing ways of life, but with men and all their potentialities.” Max Horkheimer

“Death may be the greatest of all human blessings.” Socrates (via reichsmarschall)

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“When he cared to talk, he talked well; but, the cloud of caring for nothing, was very rarely pierced by the light within him.” Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities.

“Repression is the only lasting philosophy. The dark deference of fear and slavery, my friend,” observed the Marquis.” Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities.

“I am an enigma, even to myself.” William Seward

“For each desire we fulfill… a new desire will pop into our heads to take its place. This means that no matter how hard we work to satisfy our desires, we will be no closer to satisfaction than if we had fulfilled none of them.” William Irvine, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy.