Even if we weren’t homeschooling, I don’t think I could give up some of my HSing lists, because I’d miss out on things like this. For God’s sake, please give it up. Fear it no less than the sensual passion,…
QOTD
A man said to the universe: “Sir I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.” –Stephen Crane, writer (1871-1900)
Another Quote
“Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information on it.” –Samuel Johnson (1709-1784); English author. Gaining that second kind is a vital part of education.
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“I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you.” Robin Williams as Dr. Sayer in Awakenings He’s ever so much more polite than I am.
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The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out. –Chinese proverb The same can be said of the person who descends to personal attacks rather than discussion.
QOTD and Birthday
Happy Birthday misia! She’s an incredible writer and an intriguing person. I encourage all of you to start reading her journal. Good deeds are the best prayer. –Serbian proverb
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As I stood before the gates I realized that I never want to be as certain about anything as were the people who built this place. –Rabbi Sheila Peltz, on her visit to Auschwitz
Any Latin Readers?
I found free online translation stuff, but the results aren’t very good. Could someone pretty please translate this quote from Catullus for me? Odi et amo: quare id faciam, fortasse requiris. Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior Edited to add…
QOTD: Bertrand Russell
After seeing a whole mess of quotes from Russell today, I found myself unable to choose just one. These are the ones that hit me most strongly. Current Mood: 🤔thoughtful
QOTD: Buddha
Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at…