Aphorisms, Epigrams, Maxims, and Mixed Opinions Among Other Interludes

1.

 A patriot loves the catastrophic bomb. Everyone dreams of slow-burning apocalypses.

2.

Roosevelt might be deemed the greatest resident of an overrated, capitalistic, God-fearing experiment.

3.

Are you attempting to leave Plato’s cave? Fine! You will only find another cave.

4.

The cause affects the effect as much as the effect affects the cause. This is immanence.

5.

All of your idols are shrouded in twilight. Be a Psychologist-Philosopher-AntiChrist, or be a Philosopher-Astrologer-Prophet; either will do!

6.

It is irresponsible, even arrogant to believe in truth.

7.

To feel chagrin is to become wiser. Failure is the genesis of success.

8.

I heard you can lead a horse to water, but can you make it drink? Force its head underwater, or  run it till it is thirsty.

9.

A hegemadox surrounds and shapes we scholars. Hegemony surrounds and shapes everyone.  Fear and gnash both.

10.

We scholars are neologists by trade.