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Quote of the Day: Thomas Cole
“If man were not insensible to the beauty of nature the great works necessary for the purposes of commerce might be carried on without destroying it, and at times might even contribute to her charms by rendering her more accessible; but it is not so. They desecrate whatever they touch. They cut down the forests … Continue reading
Quote of the Day: The ‘Positive and Creative Qualities’ of Violence
“Violence alone, violence committed by the people, violence organized and educated by its leaders, makes it possible for the masses to understand social truths and gives the key to them. Without that struggle, without that knowledge of the practice of action, there’s nothing but a fancy dress-parade and the blare of trumpets. There’s nothing save … Continue reading
Quote Of The Day: Arthur C. Clarke
This is how The Economist described Arthur C. Clarke: He was not religious, and was no metaphysician; but he wanted and expected men to evolve until they became like gods. Continue reading
Quote of the Day: Tadeusz Borowski
Writing of his experiences in the Nazi death camps in This way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentleman… “The whole world is really like the concentration camp; the weak work for the strong, and if they have no strength or will to work – then let them steal, or let them die. The world is … Continue reading
Quote Of The Day
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who … Continue reading
Quote of the Day: Afar
‘It’s better to die than live without killing’ – Afar proverb Eds. Note – The Afar are a tribe in the Horn of Africa Continue reading
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