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What is more unworthy of the wise man than that his emotions should depend on the wickedness of others? Shall great Socrates lose the...

“So she said, ‘Could I forgive him? I’m not sure I understand the question. But the answer is no.’ He nodded. ‘I don’t wish him any harm,...

Philosophy, Wisdom and Ethics The word philosophy comes from the Greek words philo- meaning "love" and -sophos, meaning "wisdom”. It...

Catcher and the Rye by J. D. Salinger Holden Caulfield’s desire to get after it and get into something, his loneliness, and lack of...

Dangers of Bad Company A man who frequently consorts with certain others, whether for conversation, for banquets, or just generally for...

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them...