994
From where you’re sitting, how do things look?
Not too bad; but then, I’ve lowered my expectations.
995
Some of us here are beginning to doubt you.
I’m beginning to doubt myself.
996
When did they start celebrating Halloween more than once a year?
What makes you ask that?
There are ghouls on every street corner.
997
When’s the only time you can look directly at the sun?
When it’s behind the mist and the fog.
998
Life is invariably good.
We must not be alive.
999
This world has no foundation.
What do you mean?
A foundation would be a starting point for linear movement. We’re going in circles.
1000
Do you think that’s possible?
All things are possible.
What about God creating a rock he couldn’t lift?
He’s already done that.
1001
You seem content at the end of the day.
If it really is the end, what’s the point of being anything else?
1002
When you told them to multiply and replenish the earth, do you have any idea just how literally they would take that command?
Since it was a suggestion, not a command, I guess you could say I was a bit surprised. Listening to me was never one of their strong points.
1003
Modern day scientists say you don’t exist.
Maybe I don’t.
You are elusive.
I am even when I don’t try to be.
1004
Some say you’re playing the game of your life.
I’ll do whatever it takes to win.
But your team is losing.
That’s the part that’s not making sense.
1005
God is on our side.
Are you sure about that?
That’s a good question.
Well, are you?
I guess I better check.
Good idea.
1006
How do you measure a religion?
By its adaptability.
All things to all people?
More likely most things to most people.
1007
When did you first encounter nothingness?
It happened while reading mind numbing tracts on the absolute sovereignty of God.
1008
What’s the best way to get to know yourself?
Be Socrates.
1009
When there’s nothing left to conquer, what do you plan to do?
I haven’t thought that far ahead.
Well, your empire seems to be reaching maximum size.
Perhaps I’ll retire.
You are retired. They brought you back as emperor when your successor proved to be such a bust.
You’re right. It slipped my mind. Whatever happened to the poor fellow?
He thinks he’s still emperor.
Hey, I think the same thing.
We know.
1010
Is there anywhere between yesterday and today?
What makes you ask?
Because my memories are more than the time allowed for them.
1011
Why did you quit answering the phone?
It quit ringing.
1012
Have you read any classics lately?
By whose definition?
The literary experts, of course.
In that case, no.
What are you waiting for?
A spiritual awakening.
1013
How do you connect to the past?
By believing in the future.
1014
Is man an enlightened animal or an ignorant God?
I guess my answer depends on which one we are.
1015
Your clothes have that well-worn look.
They’re like a lot of people I know; live early, die late.
1016
Thinking is a full time job.
There’s a lot of unemployment in the thinking field.
1017
When will you be willing to say goodbye to all your dreams?
When they say goodbye to me.
1018
Our conversations for the most part, have been enjoyable.
Should we continue?
I think not, but only time will tell.
THE END
