A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke.
Soren KierkegaardAbout author
- Author's profession: Philosopher
- Nationality: danish
- Born: May 5, 1813
- Died: November 11, 1855