The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
Thomas Lanier “Tennessee” Williams was a Pulitzer Prize winning American writer whose career spanning fifty years included a number of essays, poems, short stories, novels, essays, and most importantly, screenplays. Director Elia Kazan, who worked closely with WIlliams on a number of plays, best...
The Refutation of Idealism by G. E. Moore Mind 12 (1903) Modern Idealism, if it asserts any general conclusion about the universe at all, asserts that it is spiritual. There are two points about this assertion to which I wish to call attention. These points are that, whatever be its exact meaning,...
For answer Holmes clapped the hat upon his head. It came right over the forehead and settled upon the bridge of his nose. "It is a question of cubic capacity, " said he; "a man with so large a brain must have something in it. " ... Sherlock Holmes - The Adventure of the...
TimaeusBy Plato Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Persons of the Dialogue-SOCRATES- CRITIAS- TIMAEUS- HERMOCRATES Socrates. One, two, three; but where, my dear Timaeus, is the fourth of those who were yesterday my guests and are to be my entertainers to-day? Timaeus. He...
Life have you down? Despite life's ups and downs, the journey is far more exciting than the destination. Here are the 100 Best Quotes About Life: 1. "Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower." Hans Christian Anderson 2. "When I stand before God at the...
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and present President of the United States. Born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Ann Dunham and Barack Obama, Sr., Obama spent his childhood in Witchita, Kansas. Obama's parents separated when he was a toddler at the age of two, and later divorced....
Summertime is upon us. One of the best ways to enjoy the great weather and soak up time with your family is to go outside together. The combination of sunshine, fresh air, and fun is fantastic for all. From traditional sandboxes to games, here are the 10 Best Outdoor Games And Toys For Families....
Getting fired or terminated from your job happens to nearly everyone at some point or another in his or her career. Though the fallout from losing a job can have huge ramifications, it's best to not dwell on negativity and address the issue quickly by focusing on the positive. Every cloud has a...
Aesop's FablesBy Aesop Translated by George Fyler Townsend The Wolf and the Lamb Wolf, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf's right to eat him. He thus addressed him: "Sirrah, last year you...
