"History is written by the victor", a phrase that is so ubiquitous, so well known. A phrase that does have a ring truth to that. There are enough examples that can be easily called to mind that it seems so obvious that it would be real. Would be true. Must be true. When Julius Caesar … Continue reading The Notes of The Vanquished
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” (5) Self-evident. What an interesting term. When reciting this most famous portion of The Declaration of Independence, a reader can … Continue reading The Self Evident Truth of Thomas Jefferson
Art is hard to define but easy to recognize. I remember coming across this statement years ago though I do not remember who said it or where I heard it. Though I cannot recall the origin of the phrase, it has stuck with me ever since because there is a truth there. Ask someone to … Continue reading The Art of Justice
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