“A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke.”
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Søren Kierkegaard was a 19th-century Danish philosopher known for his existentialist philosophy and profound explorations of religious, ethical, and aesthetic issues. His ideas have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophers and literature. more
“More light and light, more dark and dark our woes.”
“Light is the chaser away of darkness. Shade is the obstruction of light”
“Don't go beyond shadows in the dark, Seek the sunshine instead”
“Anger looks for a way out when it inhabits a room full of darkness.”
“We will keep going despite dark Or a madman in a white house dream.”