Philosophy World

Discordant Hierarchies

From a perspective distant enough we’re equal and identical . From up close we’re all different and unequal Are we thus equal or unequal?   We’re not objectively equal nor unequal — our equality or inequality depends on the situation. In one situation you are better suited to make decisions In other situation I am …

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Philosophy Spirituality

Clear Perception

There’s what makes you feel right and what makes you feel wrong Then there’s what you consider to be advantageous to you and what you consider to be disadvantageous And then there’s everything else and everything in between   What makes you feel right, really right, really deeply right, is likely what is right, on …

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Lifestyle Philosophy

Win an Argument

We have this phrase: “WIN AN ARGUMENT” it betrays everything wrong with the way we discourse   You don’t win an argument. The argument is already won before it even begun Your role is to reveal that result   The argument is already won because the truth already exists You don’t “win” the truth, you …

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Philosophy

On Respect

Respect is a deal you make Deal entailing what you give and represent And Deal entailing what you expect from someone (to give and represent)   Self-respect is also a deal — the deal you make with yourself   You don’t show respect if you don’t have a deal with someone. You have no expectations …

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Lifestyle Philosophy

You’re Not Qualified To Have An Opinion

You’re not qualified to have an opinion   You are only qualified if it’s: -your direct experience/observation -or a result of thorough study of the subject   Everyone is good at talking Everyone has an opinion I won’t say no one is qualified — most people are qualified to speak of some subjects But they …

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Truth is Hard to Bear

There is no truth without the spine Only the strong can bear the weight of truth   This is because truth stands alone Therefore whoever bears it stands alone himself And to be alone requires the greatest strength   To be alone requires the greatest strength — because it’s difficult to survive alone It’s easier …

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