When he applied his mind to a problem, it became at once an enthralling arena, in which there went whirling a chariot-race of ideas and inventive fancies. Herbert N. Casson (1869-1951)  

trencherman Definition: (noun) A hearty eater. Synonyms: glutton, gourmand Usage: The waiter set the steak down in front of the smiling trencherman who had already polished off three other entrees.

Georges Jean Raymond Pompidou (1911) Pompidou was premier of France from 1962 to 1968 and president from 1969 to 1974. As Charles de Gaulle’s chief aide from 1958 to 1959, he helped draft the constitution of the Fifth Republic. He […]

Virtue is like a rich stone,—best plain set. Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

guidepost Definition: (noun) A rule or principle that provides guidance toappropriate behavior. Synonyms: rule of thumb, guideline Usage: His guidepost in social situations was the belief that people tend to be kind to those who are kind.

Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807) Garibaldi is considered an Italian national hero for his role in the Risorgimento, the movement to liberate and unify Italy. In 1848, after having spent time in South America learning guerilla warfare tactics, he returned to Italy to fight for its independence. […]

As to people saying a few idle words about us,we must not mind that, any more than the old church-steeple minds the rooks cawing about it. George Eliot (1819-1880)

menage Definition: (noun) A domestic establishment. Synonyms: household Usage: What sort of a menage is it which pays double the market price for a governess but does not keep a horse, although six miles from the station.