Author Archives: mangoislands

Paradoxical Truths, a Treatise on Defining Women

Posted on July 22, 2014 by mangoislands

It is never the victim’s fault, they say. However, most of those affected still feel the inevitable guilt that sexual assault brochures assure against. Is this proof that the problem lies in the inability to define a victim? Skanks, whores, … Continue reading →

Posted in La Découverte | Leave a comment

Posted on July 22, 2014 by mangoislands

“When a man walks into a room, he brings his whole life with him. He has a million reasons for being anywhere, just ask him. If you listen, he’ll tell you how he got there. How he forgot where he … Continue reading →

Posted in Les Citations | Leave a comment

Posted on July 20, 2014 by mangoislands

“A man may be so much of everything that he is nothing of anything.” –Samuel Johnson

Posted in Les Citations | Leave a comment

Posted on July 19, 2014 by mangoislands

“What is happiness? It’s a moment before you need more happiness.” -Roger Sterling, Mad Men

Posted in Les Citations | Leave a comment

Ambiguity

Posted on July 19, 2014 by mangoislands

At what point is the boundary of morality crossed? We ultimately are born alone and die alone, but consecutively are taught that we ought to dedicate a significant portion of our lives to the support and happiness of our loved … Continue reading →

Posted in La Découverte | 2 Comments

Posted on July 18, 2014 by mangoislands

“Fear pushes you out the door, and desire calls to you. Enticing you toward the rocks” -Robert T. Kiyosaki, Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Posted in Les Citations | Leave a comment

Angst

Posted on July 18, 2014 by mangoislands

What is the most righteous way to live? It is suitable to say that we are all hopelessly displaced. Our role in the universe can be related to that of an insignificant minnow in a vast ocean. With our ever minuscule … Continue reading →

Posted in La Découverte | 2 Comments

Posted on July 18, 2014 by mangoislands

“Truth is nothing. What you believe to be true is everything.” –Waiting for Forever

Posted in Les Citations | Leave a comment

Posted on July 18, 2014 by mangoislands

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..” -John Milton, Paradise Lost

Posted in Les Citations | Leave a comment

Existence

Posted on July 18, 2014 by mangoislands

We are all united in the human condition. We inhabit this world; coexistent, concurrent, together, yet so alone. Are we alive or merely living, going through the motions? Why do we need to depend on society if nobody can or … Continue reading →

Posted in La Découverte | Leave a comment