the things i feel
We are as gods, so we might aswell get good at it
Stewart brand
I’m living in self-imposed exile.
Isolation has carved me in its image and likeness. The presence of another person – of any person whatsoever – instantly slows down my thinking, and while for a normal man contact with others is a stimulus to spoken expression and wit, for me it is a counterstimulus, if this compound word be linguistically permissible.
Fernando Pessoa • The Book of Disquiet (Penguin Modern Classics)
Aristotle outlines three kinds of friendships: a friendship of utility, a friendship of pleasure and a perfect friendship (1156a 10 – 1156b 30).[2]
This fascinating text can be most conveniently read here. In a friendship of utility, the individuals are connected because of some good that they are able to obtain from each other. Once you take the go... See more
This fascinating text can be most conveniently read here. In a friendship of utility, the individuals are connected because of some good that they are able to obtain from each other. Once you take the go... See more
Understanding Friendship through the Eyes of Aristotle
So: if the person you like likes you back, you can probably tell. If you’re not sure they like you, they’re almost certainly half-hearted or conflicted or lukewarm. And that’s fine! It is really, truly okay if someone is not very into you. The interesting question here is why you care so much : why do you need to obsess over it, why do you need to ... See more