Supply and demand
Teach a parrot the terms ‘supply and demand’ and you’ve got an economist. Thomas Carlyle As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. Josh Billings …
The Origin Of English Parliament
From The Anglo-Saxons, Through The Normans, To The Origin Of English Parliament The Anglo-Saxon asserted themselves gradually, the conquest was brought to conclusion in 613 when the chief of the Angles, Etelfrith, …
Francis Bacon Quotations
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom. Francis Bacon Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor to console him for what he …
David Hume Quotations (Part 2)
Stercus accidit. David Hume Men are much oftener thrown on their knees by the melancholy than by the agreeable passions. David Hume Men often act knowingly against their interest. David Hume Nothing …
David Hume Quotations (Part 1)
The truth springs from arguments amongst friends. David Hume When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can …
Golden rules of investing
Golden rules of investing. In the Chinese language, “crisis” and “opportunity” are written using the same character. This means we can turn weakness into strength and convert obstacles into business opportunities. Carl …
A short history of the origins of English
A short history of the origins and development of English, from Old English, through Middle English to Late Modern English, plus a series of useful links. The history of the English language …
British history milestones synthesis
The British are coming. One if by land, two if by sea. Paul Revere The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told …
People on the move
History in its broadest aspect is a record of man’s migrations from one environment to another. Ellsworth Huntington The story of humanity is essentially the story of human movement. In the near …
The Ad-dressing of cats
The Ad-dressing of cats Again I must remind you that A Dog’s a Dog — A CAT’S A CAT. With Cats, some say, one rule is true: Don’t peak tillyou are spoken …
George Mikes and Tsi-Tsa
In memory of George Mikes and Tsi-Tsa. This short story is a narrative piece of art which constitutes the last chapter of the book – TSI-TSA The biography of a cat – …
The game of speculation quotes
Speculators are not interested in putting their money into a stock or commodity for a long time. They want to see a good profit quickly – on a time scale of minutes …