Author: clfuu

“Imaginary evil is romantic and varied; real evil is gloomy, monotonous, barren, boring. Imaginary good is boring; real good is always new, marvelous, intoxicating.”
―Simone Weil

What is the latest good thing to intoxicate you?

It seems we’re always looking for the “smoking gun” that will pinpoint the exact nature of a problem. And yet, even when there is a gun in sight and the smell of gun powder in the air, some folks will rush in to tell you to stop looking at the gun.

What truth seems obvious to you that others frustratingly refuse to acknowledge?

“Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.”
―Baltasar Gracián

What do you try to be careful not to do, for fear of where it might lead you?

The Evil Empire would not stand a (literal) fighting chance were it not for the vast numbers of foot soldiers who do the work of implementing the will of the mighty. One wonders how aware the storm troopers are of exactly what it is they are serving.

When have you served systems of power at the expense of your own conscience?

“Stupidity is the same as evil if you judge by the results.”
―Margaret Atwood

What have you done out of ignorance that you later regretted?