The elder Zosima to Ivan Karamazov, who wondered, essentially, whether faith and reason could be reconciled: But thank the Creator that he has given you a lofty heart, capable of being tormented by such torment, “to set your mind on things that are above, for our true homeland is in heaven.” May God grant that [...]
I like my glasses like I like my women: Thick. Black. Bold. And made of plastic.
Here’s my biography (you wouldn’t understand): I’m Conlan. When I was a kid, my friends called me “Conlan,” because they were not creative. Plus, that is my name. I grew up in Fresno, CA. I also went to college there, at a place called Fresno Pacific University. I studied English, because it’s the language I [...]
If you are a nerd, and spend any time near the internet’s seedy underbelly (gadget blogs, YouTube, Ain’t It Cool News), you’ll find this video hilarious. (If you’re less of a nerd, you’ll find it less so.) CollegeHumor.com via Laughing Squid.