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To desire failure, this probably means you are trying to do something new. Below I am speaking purely on conjecture, no real sound theory. I get the distinct
by PakG1 13y ago
To desire failure, this probably means you are trying to do something new. Below I am speaking purely on conjecture, no real sound theory.
I get the distinct impression that Europe cares more about tradition and therefore less about disruption. As such, there is not as big a desire to try something new, and therefore no reason to consider whether failure is good. In fact, if the emphasis is on tradition, failure is frowned on not because it is bad, but rather, because it is evidence that someone tried to do something new.
My thoughts on this come from a chapter of Alan Greenspan's memoirs on his experience in Vienna and thoughts on cultural differences, especially when it came to Vienna's timelessness and beauty.
- Dewie 13y ago> My thoughts on this come from a chapter of Alan Greenspan's memoirs on his experience in Vienna and thoughts on cultural differences, especially when it came to Vienna's timelessness and beauty. Then you're talking about Austria, not all of Europe.
- PakG1 13y agoJust because the example that inspired the thought was drawn from Vienna, it does not mean I cannot extrapolate it to across Europe when I look at the beautiful and ageless cities and traditions that exist throughout Europe. And I put the disclaimer first that I am making conjecture only and nothing more.
- Dewie 13y agoYou making a conjecture so to speak on flimsy grounds doesn't stop me from pointing out that it's bullshit. I'm sick and tired of being lumped into one big homogeneous pile because I'm from some part of Europe because of, what? You've read a book or two and noticed that quite a few European cities have an old and really nice-looking architecture? Try harder.
- PakG1 13y agoI'm sorry if I made you upset, but I'm not looking to insult anybody here. It's a civil conversation. If you disagree with what I said, you can say why without getting antagonistic. The fact that I used a weaker word like conjecture instead of something stronger should say a lot about what I really think on the matter. I'm used to constructing comments a bit more carefully for serious opinions if you look at my comment history. :) No harm, no foul, I hope.
- shin_lao 13y agoHow many countries in Europe have you visited, and for how long? How many European languages to you speak?