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"The fool’s standpoint is that all social institutions are games. He sees the whole world as game-playing. That's why, when people take their games seriously and take on stern and pious expressions, the fool gets the giggles – because he knows that it’s all a game."
If you were to ask me why I’m not a big fan of my fellow man, the first half of my response would be that I am not one of you. The second and more important half, which I would whisper in your ear, is that you are not one of you either.
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"Write like you’re a goddamn death row inmate and the governor is out of the country and there’s no chance for a pardon. Write like you’re clinging to the edge of a cliff, white knuckles, on your last breath, and you’ve got just one last thing to say, like you’re a bird flying over us and you can see everything, and please, for God’s sake, tell us something that will save us from ourselves."
Alan Watts (1915–1973) was a British-American philosopher, writer, and speaker known for popularizing Eastern philosophy in the West. He explored ideas from Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism, often blending them with Western thought in an engaging and accessible way. Watts wrote influential books like The Way of Zen and The Wisdom of Insecurity and delivered hundreds of thought-provoking lectures on spirituality, mindfulness, and the nature of reality. Known for his wit and clarity, he inspired many to think beyond conventional beliefs and embrace the interconnectedness of life.
