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Galileo

Galileo Galilei is celebrated for his advancements in the fields of astronomy and physics. This book delves into his life, his groundbreaking observations, and his pivotal role in the Scientific Revolution. It also examines the tensions between Galileo and the Catholic Church, particularly his trial and conviction for heresy. more

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Bertolt Brecht
Bertolt Brecht

Bertolt Brecht, born on February 10, 1898, and died on August 14, 1956, was a German poet, playwright, director, and theorist. He is considered one of the most important theater reformers of the 20th century, whose innovative theatrical theories and practices have had a profound impact on world theater. more

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“Che la vostra prudenza sia la vostra guida: adattate l’azione al mondo, la parola all’azione, ma attenti a non oltrepassare la moderazione della natura: qualsiasi esagerazione è estranea allo scopo del dramma, il cui fine, in origine come ora, era ed è porgere uno specchio alla natura, mostrando alla virtù il suo aspetto, al vizio la sua immagine e all’età e al tempo la loro forma e la loro impronta.”

“When things are found great Pray When things are wonderful Pray When you are enjoying life Pray When you are at your lowest Pray When you feel alone Pray When you feel like all the doors are closing on you Pray At every moment and every success or downfall Pray Just pray with faith The Almighty will definitely make a way And if you are praying in good times He would definitely bless you So pray always And never take your problems to anyone besides the Almighty Speak to him first Before speaking to anyone else.”

“Che male c'è a essere normali? Ad avere un'esistenza a cui il mondo non dà valore? Se i miei giorni fossero felice e spensierati, non chiederei proprio nient'altro. Non voglio né una felicità estrema, né una tragedia degna di un dramma. Di fronte all'armonia quotidiana, che c'è di male a essere uno fra tanti?”

“You know,” he continued reflectively, “there is something very satisfying about making something, creating it, modelling it on your dream and making that dream become a reality. Yes, we all have dreams. That's the easy bit. It's making them come real that's not so easy.”

“♪♫ no one’s gonna play this on the radio ♫♪ Billy Joel So why’s he wasting his time? Because he loves the music, that’s why. And he’s not wasting his time is he? He’s following his dream, doing what he loves. Perhaps if more of us followed our dreams – really followed our own dreams, not someone else’s nutty ideology - the world might be a nicer place to reside in.”

“The more God asks us to participate in His mysteries, the more disoriented we become, because He asks us constantly to follow our dreams and our hearts. And that's difficult to do when we're used to living in a different way. Finally we discover, to our surprise, that God wants us to be happy, because He is the Father.”