Aphorism #273 Comprehend their Dispositions with whom you deal,

Aphorism #273 Comprehend their Dispositions with whom you deal,

so as to know their intentions. Cause known, effect known, beforehand in the disposition and after in the motive. The melancholy man always foresees misfortunes, the backbiter scandals; having no conception of the good, evil offers itself to them. A man moved by passion always speaks of things differently from what they are; it is hi

Aphorism #273 Comprehend their Dispositions with whom you deal,

Hedonism and asceticism

Two of my favorite literary figures, GK Chesterton and GB Shaw, were, in many ways, opposites. Shaw was an atheist and a pragmatist; Chesterton a Catholic and a romantic. They staged several public debates, during one of which (legend goes) Shaw said, "If I were as fat as you, Mr. Chesterton, I'd hang myself."

"If I ever decide to hang myself," Chesterton responded, "I'll use you for the rope

Hedonism and asceticism

Recommendations for types of books I'm looking for (Japanese Horror).

I was wondering if anybody might be able to help me find some books with a few specific descriptions I have. Basically, I'm looking for some Japanese horror books. However, the kind I'm mainly looking for are some that take place roughly in the 1800's or earlier (Meiji period, Heian period, etc.). Doesn't matter to me when the books were written. Depending on the story and situations, I wouldn't m

Recommendations for types of books I'm looking for (Japanese Horror).

Richard III - standalone play?

I have the opportunity to see Richard III on stage, which I'd very much like to do. However, I know that Richard III is part of a series, and I don't have to read all the other plays before I go to see it. Would my experience of the play be very much marred by the unfamiliarity with the rest of the series, or would I have just as fine an experience?

Richard III - standalone play?

Shadows of Tomorrow

A young man lay on the grass, almost motionless, as a groan escaped his lips.

- - ~ - -

[I]“Duck!”

The taller youth fell flat on his face in the deep snow, the back of his head throbbing. He could hear the laughter of his best friend, though it sounded far off, almost as if he were in a cave. He slowly stood and turned around, mischief dancing in his dark eyes.

“You shoul

Shadows of Tomorrow

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were all great minds speed readers?

I heard great people like Tolstoy,teddie Roosevelt, JFK, harold bloom, etc.read thousands of words per minute? Does speed reading come with being a genius?

Could a moderator please edit the title to change we're to were? That was a mistake of the autocorrect of my kindle.

were all great minds speed readers?