s3phis 0 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 mmm, I found the Bible itself to be nothing spectacular but I have found myself liking specific verses and books that I think make profound statements. I also find the gnostic readings of the Bible quite interesting. Alternatively, I also like the Jewish readings and interpretations of the inconsistencies within the Old Testament. At school, you get taught in two ways: there's either one correct reading of a text or that a piece of literature/art has no meaning until it is read. Depending on what school you went to the emphasis shifts between the two. That said, Shakespeare becomes someone you either love or hate when you get accquainted with his work. THere's no real fence sitting on it. There are plenty of other books I'd prefer to read but I can't say I hate Bill's works. I do, however, love the list of words he's created http://www.nosweatshakespeare.com/resources/shakespeare-words.htm Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I bet a lot of people hate being stupid Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 hehe I noted that 'gnarled' was one of Shakespeare's creation. I bet he never anticipated 'gnarly' nor its definition Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Originally Posted By: thursday I bet a lot of people hate being stupid I wouldn't know, thursday. Most of them seem to think they're fairly smart. Comes as a shock to find the truth, don't you find? Link to post Share on other sites
gareth_oau 2 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Originally Posted By: thursday I bet a lot of people hate being stupid you mean as opposed to "ignorant bliss"? I see a huge amount of TV shows these days are aimed at 'stupid' people. at least they are being entertained. Link to post Share on other sites
s3phis 0 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Not everyone needs to be an intellectual... but everyone should be happy . Go go idealism Link to post Share on other sites
journey_man 0 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Are they mutually exclusive? Link to post Share on other sites
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