Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Monday, April 04, 2005
Conversation
Conversation, n. A fair for the display of minor mental commodities, each exhibitor being too intent upon the arrangement of his own wares to observe those of his neighbor.
2005 Update: A homeopathic remedy for thought and action.
2 comments:
A vocal competition in which the one who is catching their breath is called the listener?
Manjusha! Brilliant!
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