All Posts in Quotes
Civilian Control of Military?
‘The good society does not concede authority to the military power. This is not because of the danger, much feared in the less fortunate lands, that it will replace the civilian government…. Rather it is because the modern military power is not beholden to the larger public interest, urgently and solemnly as this is avowed;… (0 comment)
A Confucian Looks at Man’s Nature and the Problem of Good and Evil
Now, man’s inborn nature is to seek for gain. If this tendency is followed, strife and rapacity result and deference and compliance disappear.… (0 comment)
Gilgamesh Where Are You Rushing?
As for yourself, Gilgamesh, fill your belly, day and Night be happy, every day have pleasure, … (0 comment)
The Judgement of Hammarabi
The Judgements of justice that Hammurabi the able king has established …. In order that the strong not oppress the weak, that justice be given the orphan and the widow, I have inscribed my precious words on my stela … Hammurabi of Babylon, King of Babylon (1792-1750 BC). His black basalt stela, anciently captured… (0 comment)
Love of Books in Egypt’s Middle Kingdom
Nothing is better than books! It’s like a boat on water. Dua-khety of Sile in the eastern Delta [Tell Abu Sefa], Egypt (1825±175 BC in a copy of c.1250 BC). Tr. Miriam Lichtheim. Cited by Fèlix Nesci, Spacebook.… (0 comment)
Japanese Love Poem
Come quickly— as soon as these blossoms open, they fall.
This world exists as a sheen of dew on flowers.… (0 comment)
Hunger and Insecurity
hunger and insecurity are the worst enemies of peace.… (0 comment)
Hunger Knows No Frontier— La Faim Sans Frontières
"Human beings are human beings wherever they live. Concern for their suffering from hunger, other deprivation and disease does not end because those so afflicted are on the other side of an international frontier.… (0 comment)
A Bit of Wisdom From Over 4000 Years Ago
Don’t be arrogant in your knowledge, consult the ignorant and the wise.
The limits of art are not yet reached, and no artist’s skills are perfect.… (0 comment)