Courage is Complicated
WHEN HOSTILITY IS EASIER THAN RESPECT, YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXERCISE REAL COURAGE — IN REVERSING THE MESS AND SALVAGING YOUR MORAL CHARACTER. — CORDIALLY, HELEN Continue reading Courage is Complicated
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Guess Who’s Calling Himself a Victim Now?
I’m imagining this subway groper refusing to get out of bed and whining that women are so mean. He’s chewing on the corner of his pillow and complaining that the pillow is getting icky. We don’t know the name of this man because he escaped before the police arrived. He knows his name, though. He just can’t quite put it together in his head well enough to realize what a fart he is. No, that isn’t speculation on my part. If you’ve known enough people like him, you find them predictable. The woman he assaulted took a risk, but if … Continue reading Guess Who’s Calling Himself a Victim Now?
Albert Einstein Quotation
ANYONE WHO HAS NEVER MADE A MISTAKE HAS NEVER TRIED ANYTHING NEW. — ALBERT EINSTEIN Continue reading Albert Einstein Quotation
Fyodor Dostoevsky Quote
REALISTS DO NOT FEAR THE RESULTS OF THEIR STUDY. — FYODOR DOSTOEVSKY Continue reading Fyodor Dostoevsky Quote
Empathy is Worth the Effort
(Note: I am not a mental health professional. The statements in this blog post are based on personal observation and experience.) Most of us — if we are decent in the first place, and we haven’t become jaded — were horrified to hear about Monday night’s attack in Manchester. The target was a concert venue which attracted young pop music fans. This morning I found a friend’s post on Facebook, expressing his personal reaction to the tragedy. I typed a comment suggesting Dante should have created a Circle of Hell for terrorists who target young people. I hope my friend … Continue reading Empathy is Worth the Effort
A Word on Courage and Restraint
SELF-CONTROL IS THE CHIEF ELEMENT IN SELF-RESPECT AND SELF-RESPECT IS THE CHIEF ELEMENT IN COURAGE. — THUCYDIDES Continue reading A Word on Courage and Restraint
The Truth About Courage
THE BRAVEST ARE SURELY THOSE WHO HAVE THE CLEAREST VISION OF WHAT IS BEFORE THEM, GLORY AND DANGER ALIKE, AND YET NOTWITHSTANDING, GO OUT TO MEET IT. — THUCYDIDES, GREEK HISTORIAN Continue reading The Truth About Courage
Shocking Bit of Realism Here
YOU MEASURE A DEMOCRACY BY THE FREEDOM IT GIVES ITS DISSIDENTS, NOT THE FREEDOM IT GIVES ITS ASSIMILATED CONFORMISTS. — ABBIE HOFFMAN Continue reading Shocking Bit of Realism Here
Courage On The Stage, And On Social Media
In case you haven’t heard yet, last night’s Broadway performance of Hamilton was even more interesting than usual. A few Twitter screenshots are included in this post along with a link to a short video of Brandon Victor Dixon reading a history-making announcement. The video was posted on the New York Times site. We all must speak out, responsibly. We must be in control of our emotions, and articulate our thoughts on an adult level. If we have questions about whether a particular statement is unwise or open to misinterpretation, we should consult others before speaking or posting. A word on the Twitter … Continue reading Courage On The Stage, And On Social Media
