dennis scharnberg

Solipsism and Narcissism are ornaments that hang from the Philosophy Tree.

Christopher Allyn,  Militant Vulgarity.

It was like approaching a cabinet, with the idea of organizing its contents.  Secretly.

Jack Dawes,  Circus Interruptus.

The narcissist has to be told that he is looking in the mirror.  He has no self-awareness at all.

Cedric Plumm,  Calpurnia’s Dream and Other Essays.

“How many questions, Lieutenant?”

“Nine.  You need to answer nine questions.”

Everson Dwight,  Being and Murder.

The picture is the story.

Godfrey Tooke,  Collected Aphorisms.

“Listen very carefully,” sneered Ben, “an art historian is speaking!”

Augustus Bligh,  Crawlspace.

Brian could admit to one mistake.  Readily.  But not to two.  And certainly not to three.

Giles Coxe-Coburn,  Tooth and Claw.

“He has, by his own admission, entertained thoughts never before held.  By anyone.  Ever before.  Really.”

Will Bestwyck,  Letters From Mr. Palindrome.

“Take your chill pills, Joanie.  Damn it, come on!”

Gladys Huizinga,  Hard-Luck Dennis.

“Of course Jamison was able to fly in his dreams,” said Thornhill.  “But it was a silly way of flying.  And it was no damned good.”

Otto Klegg,  The Ellipse of Uncertainty.