Old Summer Palace
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  • Eternity in an Hour

    To see a world in a grain of sand,

    And a heaven in a wild flower,

    Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,

    And eternity in an hour.

    ~William Blake

Quotes from Count Dracula

Christopher Lee as Count Dracula ‘My friend.—Welcome to the Carpathians. I am anxious- ly expecting you. Sleep well tonight. At three tomorrow the diligence will start for Bukovina; a place on it is kept for you. At the Borgo Pass my carriage will await you and will bring you to me. I trust that your … Read more

The Life Worth Living

The Immortal Bridge Listen to calm music, Look at profound paintings. Read the books of classic, Live a life worth living. ~ Drink life’s bittersweet tea, Convert thoughts to writing. Dream of the wisdom’s key, Live a life worth living. ~ E

2011: Of Reason, Revolutions and The Times They Are A Changin’

To the Citizens of the World,  ~ “People should not be afraid of their governments; Governments should be afraid of their people,” has been the battle cry of the people around the world in the year 2011. The people of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya have seen their governments overthrown and their leaders ousted, or worse, … Read more

Venturing into Versailles

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The School of Athens: Of Philosophy and Philosophers

The School of Athens by Raphael  ~ The owl of Minerva in her flight, Beats her wings with all her might. For all who see that glorious sight, Know philosophy, that dear delight. ~ Thales was first and everything is water, Infinite and boundless said Anaximander, While Pythagoras sought a magical number, Anaximenes said all … Read more

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