Adagia ✨ Ultra
Antagoras of Aegyptus Minor
Scourge of the Smug
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A celebrated ancient philosopher once
said Man is the measure of all things.

Some people consider these words to
be a bold declaration that each of us is the
creator of our own perceptual reality.

While others regard them as a pompous
way to make a commonplace observation:
There is just no accounting for tastes.

It doesn't matter who's right because that
ancient philosopher was quite mistaken.

Man is the measure of nothing, not
even — no, especially not of himself.

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All ethical systems contain
one very significant caveat:

However, notwithstanding any of
the provisos above a truly righteous
end warrants whatever measures
are necessary to achieve it.

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The best is the enemy of the good.
_____________________________—Voltaire

That wily old Frenchman
was dans le mille there.

Perfectionism is
a hyperkinetic form
of procrastination.

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Three malign delusions will
forever afflict our species.

Credo Ergo Verum Est
I believe, therefore it is true.

Cupio Ergo Meum Est
I want, therefore it is mine.

Odio Ergo Sum
I hate, therefore I am.

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Whenever the gods are thirsty, we
mortals are not allowed to drink.


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