Author: Simon
Old is Good
Burn old logs. Drink old wine. Read old books. Keep old friends. El Sabio, Alfonso X of Spain... Read More
Hammurabi’s Code
At the time Hammurabi’s code was written (circa 1750BCE) the family was the basic unit of society. Individual rights were not a consideration. Here is a quote that demonstrates it: “If the archite... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Forte
Forte Noun: A thing at which one excels. Pronounced with a silent e as in “fort”. In music forte means “play loudly” and is pronounced for Tay. Example: “Her forte was or... Read More
Foolish Ideas
“Some ideas are so foolish that only an intellectual could believe them, for no ordinary man could be such a fool.” George Orwell... Read More
