Quote of the Day: January 19, 2021
My dreams were at once more fantastic and agreeable than my writings. Mary Shelley (1797-1851)
My dreams were at once more fantastic and agreeable than my writings. Mary Shelley (1797-1851)
induct Definition: (verb) Place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position. Synonyms: seat, invest Usage: There was a ceremony to induct the president of the academy. Discuss.
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon (1809) Believed to have been the first person to call himself an anarchist, Proudhon was a French journalist and social theorist best known for his radical assertion that “property is theft.” Originally a printer, he joined the socialist movement after moving to Paris in 1838. There, he published radical newspapers and was imprisoned. His writings were deeply influential within the anarchist movement. In his famous essay “What is Government?” how does Proudhon define what it means to be governed? More…
There certainly are not so many men of large fortune in the world as there are pretty women to deserve them. Jane Austen (1775-1817)
pooh-bah Definition: (noun) An arrogant or conceited person of importance. Synonyms: high-muck-a-muck Usage: The self-appointed pooh-bah of our little society, Shirley oversees every one of our projects and, naturally, nothing ever gets done. Discuss.
Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832) Alger was an American author who wrote more than 100 children’s books. Highly formulaic, each taught that through honesty, perseverance, and hard work, poor but virtuous lads could prevail in life. Published in 1868, the first of those books, Ragged Dick, was an immediate success. Despite the weaknesses of Alger’s writing, his books ultimately sold more than 20 million copies, making him one of the most popular writers of the 19th century. What ended Alger’s previous career as a minister? More…
Light is the task where many share the toil. Homer (900 BC-800 BC)
aseptic Definition: (adjective) Free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms. Synonyms: sterile Usage: The use of aseptic instruments in the operating room has significantly reduced the incidence of postsurgical infections. Discuss.
COUNCIL MEMBER FERNANDO CABRERA CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF NY STATE SENATOR LUIS SEPULVEDA FOLLOWING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CRIMINAL OBSTRUCTION CHARGES Bronx, NY- Following today’s charges against New York State Senator Luis Sepulveda, New York City Council Member and Majority […]
Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies (1751) Ferdinand became king of Naples in 1759 when his father ascended to the Spanish throne. A weak ruler, he was greatly influenced by his wife, the arguably more capable Maria Carolina of Austria. The execution of her sister, Marie Antoinette of France, induced Ferdinand to fight against the French Revolution. The French then invaded Naples—twice. Ferdinand regained control of Naples and took over Sicily, but his despotism prompted an 1820 insurrection. What secret society influenced the uprising? More…
So, naturalists observe, a flea Has smaller fleas that on him prey; And these have smaller still to bite ’em; And so proceed ad infinitum. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745)
glutton Definition: (noun) A person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously. Synonyms: gourmand, gorger, gannet, gobbler, pig Usage: He is a real glutton when it comes to junk food, but somehow he stays skinny as a toothpick. Discuss.
Carl Ransom Rogers (1902) An influential American psychologist, Rogers is best known for having developed the technique of nondirective therapy, in which therapists refrain from offering advice or interpretation so as to allow clients to talk freely. By the 1960s, his method had been widely adopted, and Rogers became one of the best-known professionals in his field. His books include 1961’s On Becoming a Person. According to Rogers, what are the characteristics of a fully functioning person living “the good life”? More…
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