Irish proverbs and sayings
Irish proverbs and sayings, a very complete collection of words of wisdom. The Irish are known for their humor, wit, and strong character. There have been several notable Irish writers and authors …
Irish modern history
Irish modern history and the character of the people who live in Ireland, the Emerald Isle. At the start of the 19th century, Irish soldiers formed a considerable proportion of the British …
The language of Slang
The reaction to any word may be, in an individual, either a mob-reaction or an individual reaction. It is up to the individual to ask himself: Is my reaction individual, or am …
The book of nonsense
A limerick is a stanza of five lines, very common in Anglo-Saxon countries. Its subject is either very innocent or very naughty, but always humorous and absurd, just as our existence. They …
Nonsense quotes
Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they can talk sense. Robert Frost Good sense about trivialities is better than nonsense about things that matter. …
On Humour
Carl William Brown on Humour, some quotes, aphorisms, ideas, thoughts and reflections to enrich this short essay on one of the most nice human phenomenon. Since every religion was able to make …
Wisdom of proverbs
Wisdom of proverbs. An article that analyzes the importance of great proverbs that is the best sentences of wisdom and irony in the English language and culture. For proverbs are the pith, …
English testing acronyms
English testing acronyms, teaching acronyms and testing acronyms, what they are and what they mean. English Cambridge certifications, definitions and duration. This post, English teaching acronyms and testing acronyms, what they are …
Italian Stupidity
Italian stupidity, quotes, aphorisms, ideas and thoughts about the famous and bizarre Italian nation and the foolishness of its funny easy-going people. Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is …
Don’t waste your time
Personally I am proud to consider past, present and future time as a whole continuum. Carl William Brown We all run on two clocks. One is the outside clock, which ticks away …
The deep soul of shit
Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. Oscar Wilde There is always a lesson to …
Rise of Journalism
Rise of journalism. The reasonable man, the age of the Novel and Journalism. The Augustan Age in England, Poetry and Drama. ‘Those great men whom we propose to ourselves as that the …