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Monthly Archives: January 2018
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Euripides – The Bacchae
Born in approximately 480 BC, the Athenian tragedian Euripides from who approximately 18-19 extant plays of his approximately 92-95 dramas have survived. He along with Aeschylus and Sophocles are most of what we know of ancient Greek drama. Euripides has … Continue reading
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Tagged Athens, Dionysus, Drama, Euripides, Harvard Classics, Pentheus, Sensuality, Spirituality, The Bacchae, Thebes, Tragedy
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Carve
Carved there out of the mists of time Are the heroes and legends sublime Out here in the neon nights Lit up under the signs and lights Are those of us who seek for truth I, for one, have done … Continue reading
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Tagged Carve, Clarity, Compassion, Courage, Daily Prompt, Illusion, Neon Nights, Sublime, Time, Truth, Wordpress
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First Principles: Better to Give Up Everything Than Embrace Dishonor Or Immorality
“Give up money, give up fame, give up science, give the earth itself and all it contains rather than do an immoral act. And never suppose that in any possible situation, or under any circumstances, it is best for you … Continue reading
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Tagged Appearances, Fame, First Principles, Honor, Illusion, Immoral, Integrity, Money, Morality, Thomas Jefferson
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Thought For the Day: Success Is Found In What You Do For Others
“All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don’t discover why. Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” — Danny … Continue reading
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Tagged Accomplish, Born, Danny Thomas, Discover, Gain, Others, Reason, Success, Thought For the Day
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Finding Faith
Based on Hebrews 11:6 Finding Faith by Michael Romani In an observation of faith, we please Him Drawing close and acting on Word not whim Diligence in all of these things that we do Keeping faith in all things, me … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Cross, Finding Faith, Foundation, Gap, Lesson, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Talk, the Word, Truth, Walk
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Undulate
Sat there watching from a safe distance Being brave with some resistance As I watched you undulate through the tree Hoping your venom was not meant for me I watched as your tongue tasted the air Sensing your surroundings over … Continue reading
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Tagged Apology, Bite Me, Daily Prompt, Nature, Nurture, Safe, Snake, Taste, Undulate, Venom, Vibration, Wordpress
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First Principles: There Is An Indissoluble Union Between Doing Right and Gain
“[T]here exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.” — … Continue reading
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Tagged Advantage, Duty, First Inaugural Address, First Principles, Gains, George Washington, Happiness, Honesty, Natural Law, Nature, Virtue
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Thought For the Day: The Heart Has Its Reasons
“The heart has its reasons that reason knows nothing of.” – Blaise Pascal, philosopher and mathematician (1623-1662)
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Tagged Blaise Pascal, Emotion, Heart, Love, Passion, Philosophy, Reasons
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Modernity
Modernity by Michael Romani Since the inception of the Meiji dynasty Japan has sought its sense of modernity Growth and development for several generations Has been the impact of this restoration Tradition pitted against modernity Has been the struggle in … Continue reading
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Tagged Identity, Integration, Japan, Modernity, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Tradition
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Philip Nichols – Sir Francis Drake Revived
For another post on the life and times of Sir Francis Drake relative to another author’s take on this historical figure, we have included a brief sketch. It would be worth the while to review this material for a fuller … Continue reading
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