Tuesday, October 22, 2019

novus homo


“The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail. Mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.”
Sallust [86-35 BCE]

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

fantasy novelist


“I’ll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there’s evidence of any thinking going on inside it.”
Sir Terry Pratchett

Sunday, October 6, 2019

advantage


“When you lose a couple of times, it makes you realize how difficult it is to win.”
Steffi Graf