“If we take in our
hand any volume; of divinity or school metaphysics, for instance; let
us ask, Does it contain any abstract reasoning concerning quantity or
number? No. Does it contain any experimental reasoning concerning
matter of fact and existence? No. Commit it then to the flames: for
it can contain nothing but sophistry and illusion.”
- David Hume
If the stories that you have
heard
break down and become absurd
when exposed to the light of your
life,
don't hold on to such nonsense.
This malicious cancer must
be exacted from your heart with a
knife.
Capo II
Dm Am / Dm Am / Dm E7 Am -
:||
Commit
it then into the flames
for
it contains
nothing
but sophistry and illusion.
Am Dm / E7 Am / F Fm Am -
Bridge:
Dm Am / Dm E7 :||
Those ancient stories from the
past,
they were never built to last.
They were just stepping stones
along the way.
Grasp onto them if you must,
but if you can muster up the
nerve to trust
that the truth will appear only
once they are tossed away, then commit them...
Take heed. Don't move too fast.
Separate the wheat from the
chaff.
Wildflowers often bloom amongst
the weeds.
Some of those lessons may still
ring true,
so take to heart the ones that
do.
Let your life show you what you
believe, and commit the rest...