#idealism

[theoptia]

Jorge Luis Borges, from A Personal Anthology; “A New Refutation of Time”

[lordandgodoftheobvious]

The paradox of tolerance is only a paradox in the idealistic framework.

If we view tolerance as a means to an end, a societal tool we use to allow people of diverse backgrounds, religions, races, sexes, sexual identities and orientations, et cetera to coexist in the same space peacefully, then it becomes OBVIOUS that we do not tolerate people whose goals are diametrically opposed to all that.

Only when we view tolerance as a virtue in and of itself, axiomatically, handed down to us by the gods of social justice, does the question even become murky enough to bear thinking about.

[solesdeausencia]

Qué gran defecto tengo ... esperar tanto de los demás.

[philosophybits]

All philosophy is idealism, and there exists no true realism except that of poetry. But poetry and philosophy are only extremes. If one were to say that some people are pure idealists and others very definitely realists, then that remark would be quite true. Stated differently, it means that there as yet exist no wholly cultivated human beings, that there still is no religion.

Friedrich Schlegel, Ideas

[azwachaudharysblog]

My Personality Test Result

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INFP (The Mediator) 🌿✨

INFPs are deeply emotional, highly creative, and driven by a profound sense of purpose. They make up about 4-5% of the population and are known for having rich inner worlds.

You’re a 100% INFP. Here’s the rundown of what goes on in your head:

The Heart-Centered Dreamer 🌙

You don’t just see the world as it is; you see how beautiful it could be. Your imagination is massive, but your head is mostly in the clouds. You’re always romanticizing your life, creating alternate realities, or replaying conversations that happened five years ago.

A Natural Empath 🫂

You can "feel" what others are going through almost like it’s happening to you. You will always be the designated therapist friend, the shoulder to cry on, and the person who cries at commercials about grandmas. But honestly? Being an emotional sponge means you sometimes have to vanish into your cave to recharge.

The Search for "Real" 🪞

Small talk is your nemesis. You hate anything fake, superficial, or surface-level. You want to know people's deepest fears, their childhood traumas, and what kind of art makes them cry. You crave soul-deep connections and a life that actually means something. You'd rather have one real friend than twenty acquaintances.

Creative but Scatterbrained 🌪️

You’re great at coming up with original ideas… but you might struggle with boring stuff like chores, schedules, or spreadsheets because your mind is usually off on an adventure. You have a graveyard of half-finished projects, 3,000 unread tabs open, and a complete inability to stick to a routine. The thrill of starting something always beats the logistics of finishing it.

A few extra INFP truths you live with:

You care more about meaning and people than rules and logic.

You have an unshakeable inner moral compass—if something violates your values, it's a hard no.

You avoid conflict like the plague, but turn into a fierce defender if someone hurts the people you care about.

You have an entire cinematic universe living inside your head that nobody else knows about.

The Summary:

You’re a compassionate, creative soul just trying to figure it all out. You’re at your best when you’re helping others or expressing your unique ideas, even if you sometimes get a bit lost in your own thoughts.

Anyway, time to go daydream instead of doing your actual work. 🌱🕊️

[diana-andraste]

L’amour des âmes (The Love of Souls), Jean Delville, 1900

[7pleiades7]

The Flower Garden (also known as Springtime and The Flower Girl), (detail), (1915), by Émile Vernon (French, 1872 – 1911), Signature and date bottom right: E Vernon Paris 1915, oil on canvas, 64.7 cm (25.4 in) x 54 cm (21.2 in), Private Collection