ObscureMemes69420

ObscureMemes69420 t1_iujc2t6 wrote

I think to understand its place as a classic in English Literature you have to consider it within the context it was written.

Unrelated, but I found it very impressive that Conrad was even able to write at such a high in English when his first language for most of his life was Polish.

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ObscureMemes69420 t1_iuiv70i wrote

So you havent read the book referenced by OP. Thanks for confirming.

This is my problem with people like you. You see an interview you dont like and just assume the worst without ever reading what he has to write. Sad really, that you lack the critical faculties necessary to distinguish between the man and his work.

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ObscureMemes69420 t1_iuij83x wrote

So I take it you never read the book referenced by OP and instead, opted to poison the well and shit on the author with the goal of telling OP what he should and shouldn't read?

You sound like such a level-headed and well meaning individual, you're not commenting in bad faith at all lmao

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ObscureMemes69420 t1_iuiirxg wrote

>If anyone can define life in as simple as 12 rules then holy shit, they might just be God. My question and answer isn't why it's unforgiving, my question is why didn't this individual tell others how to live correctly?

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This is like the lowest IQ take... first off he's written two self-help books so far with twelve rules each. Secondly, he doesn't tell you how to live your life because that would be antithetical to human development and the minimization of human suffering...

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ObscureMemes69420 t1_iuihw1r wrote

Did you read the book? Its literally extrapolations of basic common sense self-help tips...

It is in no way hateful... you'd know that if you were not just blindly criticizing someone based on your preconceived biases. I would recommend maybe being more factual next time you want to convince someone you actually read the book...

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ObscureMemes69420 t1_iuihkw4 wrote

Did you read the book? Its literally extrapolations of basic common sense self-help tips...

I think you are conflating JBP the man and confusing it with the image of JBP put out by the media to form really misguided opinions about his self-help book. I would recommend maybe actually reading the book or maybe, you know, having an open mind. You dont have to like it but what you are saying here is straight up just not factually correct.

Not only that, but you are actively trying to tell someone what they should and shouldn't read, which isn't very tolerant of you.

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