“Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.”

“. . . a statement that is repugnant to one's beliefs can be as true as one that is pleasurable.”

“Absurdity is one of the most human things about us: a manifestation of our most advanced and interesting characteristics. ”

“The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widely spread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.”

“While she was no radical, no natural breaker of rules, no seeker of the bold statement, she was in her own serene way uncaring of convention and others' opinions.”

“441. While she was no radical, no natural breaker of rules, no seeker of the bold statement, she was in her own serene way uncaring of convention and others' opinions.”