New Feature

[msr_moony]

As we approach a busy time of year and with spring upon us, I began to consider my contributions to this journal project throughout the year and I find that I have come up short many times. As a means of perhaps fixing this a little, as well as encouraging participation, I will now be posting quotes that I find interesting or intriguing on at

Comments

[hate_spiders]

That sounds like Hermione.

But she's not having a nervous breakdown.

[chadthewarrior]

Sure about that?

[hate_spiders]

Yes. I'm making sure of it. Arsehole

[dans_un_jardin]

This is a lovely idea, Professeur Lupin.

This quote raises an interesting question. It is healthy to keep in mind that everything is relative. But how can one truly commit to their work if they are not convinced of its importance?

[mr_bzabini]

Maybe the point is to not commit oneself to work. But to keep an open mind about everything?

[dans_un_jardin]

Keeping an open mind is a very good thing. But what about the backlash of regarding things with detachment?

[zebastian]

Maybe Russell was disillusioned with his work? If one likes their work why would they have nervous breakdown over it?

[occlumens_snape]

Perhaps, Mr. Rostov, because the work is deeply important and worth having a nervous breakdown over.

[occlumens_snape]

Clearly, one of the symptoms of approaching inanity is the belief Bertrand Russell has any idea of what work is 'important' and what is not.