Borges. The Person, the Übermensch

June 19, 2022December 16, 2022 ~ Warren Zhu ~ 1 Comment

Watching Borges, I cannot but be struck by his extreme graciousness, his humor, his honesty, his lack of pride, and his magical smile. (Here's the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj4kajdoSfc&t=3826s&ab_channel=EDITRAMA) There I see a lover of the world without hatred, envy, or the natural tensions of the lover; no chip on one’s shoulder, or apple above one’s head. … Continue reading Borges. The Person, the Übermensch

Tragically Comic

June 5, 2022December 16, 2022 ~ Warren Zhu ~ Leave a comment

He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. Matthew 10:39 Imagine affairs that begin only in their end. Imagine states whose possibilities are their impossibilities. Imagine objects that acquire value only when they’re lost. Imagine truths that are known only through falsity. Imagine … Continue reading Tragically Comic