| Link | Quote | Stars | Tags | Author |
| 11a9623 | "It is a tragicomic fact that our proper upbringing has become an ally of the secret police. (...) The "Tell the truth!" imperative drummed into us so automatically that we feel ashamed of lying even to a secret policeman." | irony philosophy-of-language | Milan Kundera | |
| 56e7088 | Don't be afraid of a little metaphor; it won't bite you, but you should always make sure you know how to cash it in for unvarnished fact when you feel the urge. | philosophy-of-language | Daniel C. Dennett |