Figures of Speech

Figures of Speech is a collection of over 1,500 quotes (and growing) from famous figures of our past. Giants from the past worthy of our remembrance. Co-authorship is recognized on each speech act (blog post). As these tidbits of romantic tendencies arise, 'ent-sprechen' emerges and the reflection subsides, ephemeral yet less so as we culturally transmit the Logos of learning and all that we value. 'O sepi to poli' is courtesy of Aristotle.

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That Makes Truth Too Subjective

by John Keats in Figures of Speech

Do we lose all objectivity with this utterance of Absolute? Keats is to be patronized in the historical sense, and yet the subjective nature of this truth claim leaves much to be desired. What are your thoughts?

Kin Selection Begs to Differ

by Plato and John Keats in Figures of Speech

Shown here in silent silhouette, the everlasting sun is somewhat finite yet beyond anything phenomenological. Extended phenotypes spinning round, transcending our footprints if but for a moment. Will these memories last a lifetime? Perhaps.

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