It does not suit the world to hear that people who are leading a high life, an enviable life, a privileged life are as miserable most days as anybody else, despite the fact that it must be obvious they would be - given that we are all agreed that money and fame do not bring happiness. Instead the world would prefer to enjoy the idea, against what it knows to be true, that wealth and fame do in fact insulate and protect against misery and it would rather we shut up if we are planning to indicate otherwise.
Stephen FryPhilosophy is an odd thing. When we use the word in everyday speech, you know, you sometimes hear it hilariously.
Stephen FryThe most important philosophy I think is that even if it isn't true you must absolutely assume there is no afterlife.
Stephen FryYou don't sit down and write a wish list about the person you are going to fall violently in love with. It just doesn't work like that.
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