“Improvement depends far less upon length of tasks and hours of application than is supposed. Children can take in but a little each day; they are like vases with a narrow neck; you may pour little or pour much, but much will not enter at a time.”
This book delves into the complexities of human connection and the formation of collective identity, offering a rich tapestry of characters and settings. more
Jules Michelet was a French historian renowned for his influential works on the French Revolution and medieval history. He is often regarded as one of the founders of modern historical narrative. more
“It's this no-nonsense side of women that is pleasant to deal with. They are the real sportsmen.”
“Aunts are discreet, a little shy / By instinct. They forbear to pry.”