<p>@both of you: Okay, here’s the underlying reason why they’re silly: they’re mostly not true. I could continue to provide examples (and that’s all that’s needed to refute an absolute–one strong counter-example) that refute a lot of the absolutes in this thread, but that would get tiresome. Absolutes are weak because they are so easily negated. So unless you back it up (and if you can, great), don’t use an absolute. What I was originally criticizing was a lack of argumentative basis, not necessarily the use of absolutes. But since these go hand-in-hand quite frequently, I pointed out the absolutes. Just try to back them up, that’s all.</p>
<p>Oh, and logic, I never said all absolute declarations are false. I said most are silly, and I hold to that. </p>
<p>And I’m glad we’re making progress. Happiness and pleasure are two different (though related) things.</p>
<p>EDIT: ecouter, apologies for mixing up your gender.</p>