Inspiration

[similiesslip]

"Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you from misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and

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Counterpoint

[ellakite]

Know what to kiss - and when. Consider that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do. Wherever possible, put people on hold. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate. Be assured that a walk through the seas of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet. Gracefully surrender the things of youth, such as the birds and clean air.

You are a fluke of the universe. You have no right to be here. Whether you can hear it or not, the universe is laughing behind your back.

Therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you perceive Him to be: hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin.

With all its hopes, dreams, promises... the world continues to deteriorate. GIVE UP!

- Tony Hendra (for National Lampoon), Deteriorata