“We can easily become as much slaves to precaution as we can to fear. Although we can never rivet our fortune so tight as to make it impregnable, we may by our excessive prudence squeeze out of the life that we are guarding so anxiously all the adventurous quality that makes it worth living.”
This book delves into the complexities of youth, examining the emotional and intellectual growth that occurs during the transition from childhood to adulthood. more
Randolph Bourne was an American writer known for his profound insights into cultural, social, and philosophical issues. His work covered a wide range of topics, including imperialism, war, individualism, and democracy. Bourne's writing style was distinctive, often characterized by sharp criticism and deep analysis. more
“He who mounts a wild elephant goes where the elephant goes.”
“Why indeed must 'God' be a noun? Why not a verb - the most active and dynamic of all.”
“Since we have to speak well of the dead, let's knock them while they're alive.”
“I have a rendezvous with death... I will not fail that rendezvous”
“Something can be done with people who put pickled onions in: strangulation seems best.”