“It is not worth the while to go round the world to count the cats in Zanzibar” - Henry David Thoreau
The most wonderful thing about appreciating the wonder of the Universe is that, in humanity, these is finally something that is capable of doing the appreciating.
Cats himself - At least I think it is original with me,
I can’t remember having read it anywhere.
Although I am probably wrong.
Posted in: Cats himself, Pearls of Wisdom.
Free speech is about the state dictating what is or is not acceptable, it is not about free people freely expressing contempt for contemptible behaviour.
Refusal to finance a platform for thugs to spew their venomous bile does not constitute censorship.
Financing a platform constitutes support.
paraphrased from Lord Vetinari
"I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue."
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The sentiment seems familiar, but I can’t place it.
So how do I know that my dog doesn’t appreciate the universe even more than I do?
Just because I buy the groceries?