Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resemble.
Absurdity, n.: A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.
The fixity of a habit is generally in direct proportion to its absurdity.
A country which proposes to make use of modern war as an instrument of policy must possess a highly centralized, all-powerful executive, hence the absurdity of talking about the defense of democracy by force of arms. A democracy which makes or effectively prepares for modern scientific war must necessarily cease to be democratic.
An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person.
In politics, an absurdity is not a handicap.
In politics, absurdity is not a handicap.