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There is nothing better fitted to delight the reader than change
of circumstances and varieties of fortune.
[Lat., read more
There is nothing better fitted to delight the reader than change
of circumstances and varieties of fortune.
[Lat., Nihil est aptius delectationem lectoris quam temporum
varietates fortunaeque vicissitudines.]
Shrine of the mighty! can it be,
That this is all remains of thee?
Shrine of the mighty! can it be,
That this is all remains of thee?
The shape of our lives is defined by our insertion into institutions and systems whose interlocking power generates the "virtual read more
The shape of our lives is defined by our insertion into institutions and systems whose interlocking power generates the "virtual reality" we experience. Such 'knowledge' is so thoroughly a part of our worldview that it simply would not occur to most people to question it. Yet underneath this reality is another, subinstitutional reality in which very different responses are simply acted out. This is the reality in which everyone, until very recently, lived. -David Schwartz.
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. -Tolstoy.
Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. -Tolstoy.
When you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet.
When you jump for joy, beware that no one moves the ground from beneath your feet.
One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home.
One small cat changes coming home to an empty house to coming home.
Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change read more
Consider how hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chance you have in trying to change others.
