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“What man calls civilization always results in deserts.”

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Archy Does His Part is a charming children's book that captures the spirit of creativity and community service. The story centers on Archy, a character known for his boundless energy and imaginative spirit. Throughout the narrative, Archy engages in various activities that showcase his ability to make a positive impact on his environment. The book is filled with colorful illustrations and simple, engaging text that is perfect for young readers, encouraging them to see the value in everyday actions and the importance of contributing to their communities. more

Author

Don Marquis

Don Marquis, an American humorist, was born on July 29, 1878, and died on December 29, 1937. He is known for his witty short stories and column articles, with his most famous work being the 'Archy and Mehitabel' series. more

“Before God, I believe the hour has come. My judgment approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it. And I leave off as I began, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration. It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment. Independence now, and Independence for ever!”

Believe Heart Whole Dies I Believe Hours Moral Democracy Dying Ready Blessing Judgment Ethics Independence This Life Sentiments Stakes Declaration Moral Ethics

Author:John Adams

“Changes in the structure of society are not brought about solely by massive engines of doctrine. The first flash of insight which persuades human beings to change their basic assumptions is usually contained in a few phrases.”

Firsts Humans Human Beings Ethics Structure Insight Doctrine Phrases Assumption Massive Engines Flash

Book:Selected Writings

Source: Selected Writings

“And thou wilt give thyself relief, if thou doest every act of thy life as if it were the last.”

Ifs Life Giving Lasts Inspirational Life Philosophical Relief Insightful Thyself

Book:Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Golden Sayings, Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus, Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion

Source: Stoic Six Pack: Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Golden Sayings, Fragments and Discourses of Epictetus, Letters from a Stoic and The Enchiridion

“A weakened sense of responsibility does not weaken the fact of responsibility.”

Inspirational Doe Facts Motivational Responsibility Ethics Sense Of Responsibility

Book:Book of Virtues

Source: Book of Virtues

“That wealth and greatness are often regarded with the respect and admiration which are due only to wisdom and virtue; and that the contempt, of which vice and folly are the only proper objects, is most often unjustly bestowed upon poverty and weakness, has been the complaint of moralists in all ages.”

Has Beens Age Wealth Poverty Virtue Objects Greatness Respect Ethics Weakness Vices Dues Folly Self Respect Admiration Contempt Complaints Moralist

Book:Essays On, I. Moral Sentiments: II. Astronomical Inquiries; III. Formation of Languages; IV. History of Ancient Physics; V. Ancient Logic and Metaphysicis; VI. The Imitative Arts; VII. Music, Dancing, Poetry; VIII. The External Senses; IX. English and Italian Verses

Source: Essays On, I. Moral Sentiments: II. Astronomical Inquiries; III. Formation of Languages; IV. History of Ancient Physics; V. Ancient Logic and Metaphysicis; VI. The Imitative Arts; VII. Music, Dancing, Poetry; VIII. The External Senses; IX. English and Italian Verses

“You don't love a woman because she is beautiful, but she is beautiful because you love her. Never underestimate the power of love. The way to love anything is to realize it may be lost. The heart has its reasons that reason does not know at all. Music is love in search of a word. There is pleasure in the pathless woods; there is a rapture on the lonely shore; There is society, where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar.”