"Today, as then, public opinion is the omnipresent tyrant; today, as then, the majority represents a mass of cowards, willing to accept him who mirrors its own soul and mind poverty. That accounts for the unprecedented rise of a man like [Teddy] Roosevelt. He embodies the very worst element of mob psychology. A politician, he … Continue reading Minorities vs. Majorities
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Zuihitsu: 2020-08-08 to 2020-12-31
A great meeting has three key elements: the options, desired outcome, and the roles of the participants are clear.Solitude is freedom from inputs from other minds.Insanity is relative. It depends on who has who locked in what cage.—Ray BradburyLife is a game that is played on a five-inch field — the distance between your ears. … Continue reading Zuihitsu: 2020-08-08 to 2020-12-31
