September 10, 2003
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I do not know if it is conceit that always turns my thoughs to my own life, or if it my own pathetic effort to explain my life to myself. The years have come and gone in their scores of turnings, and night after night, I still take pen in hand and write. Still I strive to understand who I am. Still, I promise myself, “Next time I will do better” in the all-too-human conceit that I will always be offered a “next time.”
The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb
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Okay, so I didn’t go to sleep yet, but I’m going to now. Sweet Dreams.
Why is that people constantly attempt to justify their lives to themselves and others? Isn’t it enough to simply be?
you read that series too? I kinda stopped after book2…when the fool turned fawn colored.
I’m sure it’s a conceit that all of us share
how can you say that? It never is enough to be. If you are at peace with everything you are and know, then something is wrong. How can you learn if you just are?
Still, great quote.
If I could give you more than 2 props I would because that is just extremely profound.
>>the all-too-human conceit that I will always be offered a “next time.”
Denial, survival, and yes, conceit… with intelligence comes the inevitable state of introspect. Are we all not narcissists at our deepest core? Death bound beings refusing to acknowledge our own mortality? But why, I ask… when it will in the end acknowledge us either way??
Live, baby, live!!
Self-awareness is a double-edged sword.
we are wonderful in all our kooky self involvedness aren’t we?
very blogging relevant
its like all these people suck up to you. Why? By the way SUPER cute kitten =)
” Know thyself. ” ~ The Oracle of Delphi
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Where do you think we came up with the theory of reincarnation or an afterlife? Duder, it’s the ultimate ‘next time.’
Whoa…I just had an early career Keanu moment, circa 1990…whoa!
loved that series…can’t wait for the next one. have u read the liveship traders series? tried to suscribe to ur site cuz some of ur words seem to help me organize my thoughts but it doesn’t seem to work. still i’ll check in once in a while.
i may be ruler of the colors but, im not worthy.
whoa thats deep.
Anybody home? *knock-knock*
“word” haha…
very impressed with your site. love the pictures.
“growing up has got to be the hardest job ever!” 3h3h3h.. like dat quote
It’s funny because you are a golden fool. You know, if that didn’t make any sense. Um. Just shoot me.
whoa, i’m gone for at least 2 weeks, and this site’s changed.. gosh..
random propz. prop back plz
guestbook entry *directs you to your guestbook*
I DON’T GET IT WAT IS SO GOOD ABOUT UR XANGA..ITS SO MEDIOCRE..
Good quotes there, I can relate
I have got to wondering, with the years, how many ‘next times’ I will have. I think I need to do this life again, knowing what I know now.
your entries fascinate me.how old are u?