Germaine de Stael Quote – Two Distinct Classes
“There are only two distinct classes of people on this earth: those who espouse enthusiasm and those who despise it.” – Germaine de Stael
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Human Compassion Quote by Nelson Mandela
“Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.” – Nelson Mandela
Read moreGun Ownership In America
Americans own nearly 300 million firearms, a new national study found. This translates to nearly nine guns for every 10 people, a per capita ownership rate nearly 50 percent higher than any other country’s.
Read moreCartoon – Why Food Relaxes Us
Giving Away Guns For Jesus
The Kentucky Baptist Convention started giving away free steak dinners and guns to encourage “unchurched young rednecks” to come to church and accept Jesus. “Can you picture Jesus giving away guns?” asked one disapproving pastor.
Read morePoem – Consolation (By Matthew Anish)
Consolation – By Matthew Anish Flowers fade as we walk near a rapid river the powers of night envelop our consciousness Dreams are the playing cards we use to gamble with eyes filled with tears as we watched the ship of reality leave for foreign shores No, we will not have an easy trip […]
Read moreAlbert Einstein Quote – I Should Have Become A Watchmaker
“The release of atom power has changed everything except our way of thinking. . . . The solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind. If only I had known, I should have become a watchmaker.” – Albert Einstein
Read moreSouth Korea – Where death is a popular option
The shocking death of a reality show contestant shined a light on South Korea’s suicide epidemic, said Kim Tae-ick. The contestant, identified only by her surname, Jeon, apparently hanged herself with a hair-dryer cord after telling her mother that she would not be able to live once the Bachelor-style show aired. Sadly, her tale is common. Our suicide rate is […]
Read moreEric Hoffer Quote – The Fear Of Becoming A Has-Been
“The fear of becoming a ‘has-been’ keeps some people from becoming anything.’” – Eric Hoffer
Read moreCartoon – Thanksgiving Revolt
