A very Kafka-esque aphorism. To hurt one’s self inside or out: At first, to wake up from the frustration-dream of what I appear to be. But later because it’s not a dream. Eventually the Sphinx jumps off a cliff, and you think that’s a solution. Even later, you realize the Sphinx was a comfort and reliable certainty. All people are sphinxes, especially yourself.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 10 years ago
Because my anger is great but I cannot see beyond myself?
emptc12 about 10 years ago
A very Kafka-esque aphorism. To hurt one’s self inside or out: At first, to wake up from the frustration-dream of what I appear to be. But later because it’s not a dream. Eventually the Sphinx jumps off a cliff, and you think that’s a solution. Even later, you realize the Sphinx was a comfort and reliable certainty. All people are sphinxes, especially yourself.
Olddog1 about 10 years ago
Or, the strong kid grabs the weak kid’s hands and forces him to hit himself.
scyphi26 about 10 years ago
This amuses me probably a lot more than it ought to.
stamps about 10 years ago
How the sphinx lost its nose?
Stephen Gilberg about 10 years ago
To spite its face.