Statistics and facts
Like other occult techniques of divination, the statistical method has a private jargon deliberately contrived to obscure its methods from non-practitioners. G. O. Ashley Like dreams, statistics are a form of wish …
Short history of England and literary notes
Short history of England and literary notes from the origin up to modern age The first inhabitants of Britain were the Iberians, they had settled in the country between 3000 and 2000 …
Aphorisms and Quotations
Aphorismus est sermo brevis, integrum sensum propositae rei scribens. That is – An aphorism is a brief utterance, which writes the complete meaning of the matter – this is the exact definition …
American quotes (part 2)
The American people may not be the best-educated, but they’re very wise at heart. Norman Lear I just want someone to explain to the American public why investing in transportation in Iraq …
American quotes (part 1)
An American, a Negro… two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings; two warring ideals in one dark body, whose dogged strength alone keeps it from being torn asunder. W. E. B. Du …
Thoughts about literature
I realized early on that the academy and the literary world alike – and I don’t think there really is a distinction between the two – are always dominated by fools, knaves, …
Quotes and opinions on Great Britain
To be the first to stand up and do the right thing Graeme, Londonderry, UK I feel blessed to be a Brit and thank God for it, To be part of a …
Beauty of Britain
The more we elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate. J. B. Priestley We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other. J. B. Priestley Western man …
Quotes and aphorisms about England
Quotes and aphorisms about England, collection of great quotes, famous quotations and aphorisms about England by the World of English and english-culture.com O England! Model to thy inward greatness, like little body …
Criminal Quotations
Society often forgives the criminal; it never forgives the dreamer. Oscar Wilde The husbands of very beautiful women belong to the criminal classes. Oscar Wilde If a man would follow, today, the …
The Parliamentary Game
The parliamentary game Meanwhile the workers wonder what’s going on This is how Parliament really works : you sign my bit of paper for this motion, and I’ll sign yours for the …
Quotes on America (part 3)
Quotes and aphorisms on America Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the …