"This is Water"

Published on 27 February 2024 at 15:16

"This is Water" by David Foster Wallace speech transcript (jamesclear.com)

 

While not a "religious author", Wallace provided this anecdote to an audience of college grads to impart some proverbial wisdom: the young take much for granted and their naivety comes with a hidden price that they must eventually pay with much embarrassment. 

 

For a related thought, see Eleonore Stump's theological comment on "Flatland."


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