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Ozymandias Remains
Human fragility is oftentimes most evident in the lives of persons who wield considerable authority and power—for when one seems to be at the height of apparent success, there is no way but down. This fragility primarily lies in the folly of pride—for while a healthy self-confidence can propel oneself into opportunity and growth, a […]
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Play With Sims, Play With Life
Eat. Work. Sleep. Repeat. When framed like this, life seems monotonous at best and dreadful at worst. But in reality, life is far, far more complicated, chaotic, and busy than that distillation. It’s the things in between—impromptu hangouts chance encounters, deep conversations, and leisurely activities—that give life its flavor, although sometimes it can taste more […]
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Despair, Anguish, & Human Responsibility
There is a fine line between will and control. A person may will something to be, desiring that it ‘be the case’ or become reality, but that will is rarely paired with control. As much as I would like—or will—my sibling to not eat the last slice of pizza in the fridge, I cannot control […]
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Restless, Foolish, Hungry Hearts
Within our hearts is a longing for something, a desire to find that missing puzzle piece and fix it into place. It’s not likely that we already know what it is. If we do, we may occasionally have moments where we question if it truly is the fulfillment of our longing. However identifiable or indescribable […]
Category: Philosophy
John Lee Wagas 