If a man proves too clearly and convincingly to himself . . . that a tiger is an optical illusion—well, he will find out he is wrong. The tiger will himself intervene in the discussion, in a manner which will be in every sense conclusive.
~G. K. Chesterton
Edit: I noticed that this was more than 140 characters, but it works fine for Facebook.
I just tweeted the most voted item here, but given the limited uptake of this page, I don’t see this idea becoming self-sustaining. Interested in taking the reins of the account?
~G. K. Chesterton
Edit: I noticed that this was more than 140 characters, but it works fine for Facebook.
Not the most elegant rewording—anyone got anything better?
Tweeted.
Or, using more of the original words.
More direct, more deviation from original quote:
This made me laugh, combined with all the other positive feedback, let’s make it the inaugural tweet of @rationalitweet
When are you doing the next tweet?
I just tweeted the most voted item here, but given the limited uptake of this page, I don’t see this idea becoming self-sustaining. Interested in taking the reins of the account?
Maybe just run the thread once a week in the discussion or something?
I’m just not sure how much demand for it there is.
I found this one a lot funnier and more memorable.
The only downside I can think of is that it might increase inferential distance. Maybe. I feel like most people would still understand it.