What man art thou that, thus bescreened in night,
So stumblest on my counsel?
*Who are you? Why do you hide in the darkness and listen to my private thoughts?*
Tag: privacy hilarious imposition
Public life is debased because it's only the nice people who are worried about imposing their views on others.
Alain de BottonTag: views imposition public-life nice-people
In stating these matters, I speak an open and disinterested language, dictated by no passion but that of humanity. To me, who have not only refused offers, because I thought them improper, but have declined rewards I might with reputation have accepted, it is no wonder that meanness and imposition appear disgustful. Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.
Thomas PaineTag: happiness passion humanity independence country meanness the-world imposition improper
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