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Deep Thoughts
Published on November 15, 2014 11:46 PM
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No not the ones from SNL. I just read this in Arthur C. Clarke's The City and Stars and had to capture it. It could be something really profound or it could just be the beer.

"When beauty is universal, it loses its power to move the heart, and only its absence can produce any emotional effect"

 

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Posted on November 16, 2014 12:10 AM

So basically another variation of the balance concept exemplified by yin and yang, just applied to beauty. I like it. You're still drunk though. Tongue Out

Posted on November 16, 2014 12:31 AM

There is no remedy for drink but to drink more. (with my usual apologies to H.D. Thoreau) *goes to the fridge for another*

Posted on November 16, 2014 12:17 AM

As a non-drinker, I can assure you it's not the beer. Unless I have that weird condition where I have the same bacteria in my gut that allows for alcohol to ferment. That would explain my lack of balance and tendency to slur my speech...

Posted on November 16, 2014 12:41 AM

While I admit that having that condition is intriguing it is probably not conducive in day to day life and I hope that hasn't happened to you. Being inebriated should be a choice.

Posted on November 16, 2014 12:42 AM

Ah that makes sense to me and its a pretty valid statement i had never considered.  

Posted on November 16, 2014 5:50 AM

I'm more interested in the beer that inspired you to quote C. Clarke.

Posted on November 16, 2014 3:27 PM

I think the one I was drinking when I quoted was an Innis and Gunn lager.

Posted on November 17, 2014 4:48 PM

Deep Thoughts huh.

I'm more of a student of....