“Left-wing and right-wing political ideologies have themselves become secular religions, providing people with a community of like-minded brethren, a catechism of sacred beliefs, a well-populated demonology, and a beatific confidence in the righteousness of their cause.” ― Steven Pinker, Enlightenment… Read More ›
“When you’re out to get the honey you don’t go killing all the bees” ― Joe Strummer “Religion is like baseball,” said Steve. “Great game, bad owners.” ― Jim Bouton, Ball Four When I was a kid, my parents… Read More ›
“But it is not what I am saying that is hurting you; it is that you have wounds that I touch by what I have said. You are hurting yourself. There is no way I can take this personally.” ―… Read More ›
“The most necessary task of civilization is to teach people how to think. It should be the primary purpose of our public schools. The mind of a child is naturally active, it develops through exercise. Give a child plenty of… Read More ›
“Begin by learning to draw and paint like the old masters. After that, you can do as you like; everyone will respect you.” ― Salvador Dalí “We find ourselves in the last of the three generations history chooses to repeat… Read More ›
“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering – these are noble pursuits… Read More ›
“Ignoring isn’t the same as ignorance, you have to work at it.” ― Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid’s Tale “a woman should have every honorable motive to exertion which is enjoyed by man, to the full extent of her capacities and… Read More ›
“You know the rules. No jazz before a rumble.” ― S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders “You should never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth.” ― Henrik Ibsen, An Enemy of the People As… Read More ›
“Assail me not with noble policy, for I care not at all for platitude. And surrender such tedious detail to greater minds than mine and nimbler tongues, singular in their purpose and resolve and presuming to speak for everyman.” ―… Read More ›
“Your battles inspired me – not the obvious material battles but those that were fought and won behind your forehead.” ― James Joyce “Everybody has to feel superior to somebody,” she said. “But it’s customary to present a little proof… Read More ›
Dad Gone Wild 