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, …
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 …
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 …
Quotes on America (part 2)
I don’t see America as a mainland, but as a sea, a big ocean. Sometimes a storm arises, a formidable current develops, and it seems it will engulf everything. Wait a moment, …
Quotes on America
Quotes and aphorisms on America The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself. John Ciardi A serious problem in America is the gap between academe …
George Mikes and The English Language
George Mikes and The English Language. I Thought I knew English. A short and amusing article about English written by a very nice humorous and brilliant writer. I THOUGHT I KNEW ENGLISH …
Thoughts on aim
Negligence is an extreme thing. The Way of the Samurai is found in death. When it comes to either/or, there is only the quick choice of death. It is not particularly difficult. …