Thousands of years, and yet how little has changed.
Another post from my "Commonplace Book," of things people have written recently or long ago, that I see fit to preserve. To fit in with...
The far reaches of theoretical physics
[Re. String Theory] Imagine that I give you a chair, while explaining that the legs are still missing, and that the seat, back and...
What I dislike most about the President
Set aside the fact that I'm a lifelong progressive Democrat, nurtured in the spirit of John F. Kennedy, ready to "pay any price, bear any...
The Commonplace Book of Ralph Hitchens
For years I've kept a running Word document with quotes I thought were interesting. I'll begin filling this space, not in any particular...
About War
A conscientious man would be cautious how he dealt in blood. He would feel some apprehension at being called to a tremendous account for...
A lesson from the 9th Century
If thou hast a woe, Tell it not to thy foe, But tell it to thy saddle-bow And ride forth singing. Attributed to King Alfred (the Great)
Certainty
He does a good service both to himself and to others, who cultivates a dread of jumping to unproved conclusions, and who in speaking and...
Yeah, Watergate. Still . . .
It is not mentioned that only Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt took office in more daunting circumstances than Nixon. Four years...
About History
The only truth in history is that there are no historical truths, only an infinite number of experiences, most of them quickly forgotten,...
All you need to know about military leadership
Always select a main focus of effort. Issue orders only insofar as necessary. Never forget to take care of your subordinates. Field...
