Stupidity is the deliberate cultivation of ignorance.
William GaddisRead
He walked out into the cold morning asking himself this heretical question: Can you start measuring a minute at any instant you wish?
Interpretation
The quote questions the nature of time and our perception of it.
William Gaddis raises a profound philosophical question about the measurement and perception of time. By suggesting that one can start measuring a minute at any instant, he invites contemplation on the subjective nature of time and how our personal experiences can alter its meaning, emphasizing that time is not merely a fixed framework but rather a fluid concept shaped by individual perspective.
In practice
In a discussion about how personal experiences shape our understanding of time.
Stupidity is the deliberate cultivation of ignorance.
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I do not quote from the scriptures;_x000D_ I simply see what I see.
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