Friday, April 27, 2012

The Difference Between Misfortune and Disaster

Two philosophers were sitting at a restaurant, discussing whether or not there was a difference between misfortune and disaster. There is most certainly a difference, said one. If the cook suddenly died and we couldnt have our dinner that would be a misfortune --- but certainly not a disaster. On the other hand, if a cruise ship carrying the Congress was to sink in the middle of the ocean, that would be a disaster--- but by no stretch of the imagination would it be a misfortune.


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