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.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Truthful
TRUTHFUL, adj. Dumb and illiterate.
2009 Update: Indulging humanity's oldest vanity, exploiting its darkest deception.
Oh Gosh, now you are meddling Doug! That is my worst virtue, being truthful. I get chastised for that quite often. Looks like I might be first again today?? ..
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Oh Gosh, now you are meddling Doug!
That is my worst virtue, being truthful. I get chastised for that quite often.
Looks like I might be first again today??
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Always be truthful, that way when you lie, you will be believed.
Doug, I hope at least you can follow your own definitions...
As opposed to intentional deception?
I wasn't sure if humanity's oldest vanity was an apple core or a garden snake. Thanks for clearing that up.
It's the best policy in the end.
Does Truth lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
Truthful -- the painful but necessary responsibility of pointing out everybody else's mistakes.
Oh, Quilly, I think you've got it!
Truth: I know it when I hear it, and it is always exactly what I want to hear.
we talk'n truth or street walking
Peace
Jim, looks like you're up to two virtues. Honesty and early rising.
Nessa, my father's version of that is to avoid profanity so people will blush when you cuss.
In truth, Ariel, I'm kind of counting on you to keep track.
Right, Flip. Unintentional dishonesty is a form of honesty, as we've learned.
Karen, my next blog might be theology r us.
Which end, TLP?
Evaporates completely, Icy, but it revives in the morning.
Quilly, I think this is why the most truthful teach school.
TLP, I think you're right.
You're a good citizen, Cooper.
Actonbell, if the opposite of truthful is silent, I'd go with silent.
Thin line, Bear.
Ouch!
Truthfull: saying stuf you want to be truth.
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