I often hear quotes recited as profound. These quotes are ones which express thoughts I've thought before I ever heard them recited. It annoys me when profound people have gained fame for things I've thought before. Slightly because I am jealous, but mostly because it makes me wonder if I'm profound. It frustrates me that I don't know my own level of wisdom. Socrates would say I am unwise to believe I have any wisdom. For this reason, I'll clarify that I speak in human, materialistic terms. What would my profundity get me?
Immortalizing a thought doesn't gain anyone any money. No one sends anyone gifts for getting his little maxims published. I won't ever receive RL jeans or a decent house in exchange for an insightful Facebook post. (These facts are how I cope with my lack of having said anything first.)
This is terrible, of course. Were I feeling truly respectful of philosophy, which I really believe to be the second most worth-while study in the universe, I would say that wisdom is the most lavish gift to receive, surpassing all brands of jean and all higher end homes out there. Unfortunately, I'm not in a great mood. When I'm in bad moods I get ignorant and materialistic. In retrospect, now is not the best time to express what a closet sage I am (NOT that I'm saying that)or write a public blog post for all to see JUST how presumptuous and wordy I can get.
I'm just saying. Traditional quotes of wisdom rarely impress me. I seldom experience "WOW I never thought of that! That is really beautiful" moments, but mostly, "Yeah... is that a big deal? Crap. There goes another opportunity for fame and glory in future television shows and English classrooms." What about you guys? Tell me about your similar troubles.
-Lily Fuentez
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