NATURE hath given men one tongue but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we … More
Author: Dave
The philosophy of: Socrates (On daily routine)
BUT WHAT says Socrates?–”One man finds pleasure in improving his land, another his horses. My pleasure lies in seeing that … More
Is it realistic (and healthy) to be indifferent to EVERYTHING?
If you didn’t give a fuck about losing anything in your life, and were ready for it, it’d be impossible … More
What you haven’t been able to do has no effect on what you can (& The philosophy of: Richmond FC Coach Damien Hardwick)
The past don’t define you, Even if it creates you. – from Illy – Two Degrees Today, Richmond Football Club play … More
Missing the point: Statues pt.2: More stupid statues – Why does this one of Henry David Thoreau exist? (And actually… hang on, wait. Look at it. He’s actually asking the same question.)
(The following is from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, and the part is almost in its entirety because a) it kicks ass … More
Missing the point: Statues – Why does this one of Marcus Aurelius even exist?
Of Fame. Take a look at the minds of her suitors, their ambitions and their aversions. Furthermore, reflect how speedily … More
The philosophy of: Some girl on Facebook commenting on how to get revenge on an ex
Asked how a man should best grieve his enemy, Epictetus replied, “By setting himself to live the noblest life himself” … More
When faced with a tough decision –to choose between two things you love– is it possible to embrace it?
If you can’t have your cake and eat it too, instead of despairing and thinking ‘Fuck…If only [1 of the … More
What if there was no degree of anything? Hard, extra hard, super mega ultra hard… Whatever.
There’s no degrees of contentment –you either have it or you don’t. But what if there was also no degree … More
The philosophy of Oh Wonder – All We Do (pt.2)
This song and video deserves two posts. And these are some of the brilliant answers to the question ‘What does … More