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Category: Of Grasshoppers

Philosophical discussions between “student” and “master” intended to inspire deep thought.

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: They don’t want to hear me.
Master: They want to see what you do.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on December 19, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I am not responsible for your happiness.
Master: Why have you made me responsible for yours?

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on December 15, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: All I ever wanted was to be good at something.
Master: When the sun rises, I think it is good; but for you, the sun must also set.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on November 23, 2008November 10, 2009 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I try cleaning but the mess only gets worse.
Master: Try starting without the mess.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on November 17, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: Is this what dying feels like?
Master: Dying is simply not living.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on November 14, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I’m falling.
Master: Good. You haven’t hit bottom yet.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on November 2, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: When did I die?
Master: When did you quit living?

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on October 15, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — 2 Comments

Of Grasshoppers

Student: The dream is gone.
Master: Rotten corn leaves only a husk.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on October 5, 2008October 5, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: Every decision I make is bad.
Master: When one steers a ship port or starboard, it is a still a boat floating on water.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on September 27, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: Who does the spanking hurt the most? The spanker or the spankee?
Master: They are probably the same.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on September 24, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I think I’m going to die.
Master: Some day.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on September 22, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I cannot win at this game.
Master: Can you have fun trying?

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on September 21, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: Today I feel weak.
Master: Then today you must be strong.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on September 20, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: These things I cannot control!
Master: The weak try to control; the strong adapt.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Posted on September 15, 2008September 15, 2008 by Doug McCaughan — Leave a comment

Of Grasshoppers

Student: I cry.
Master: To wash the dirt from your eyes.

Categories: Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy

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