“Fapt este ca termenul „profet”, caruia epocile ulterioare i-au atribuit un nou sens, era cuvantul biblic penru „poet”, iar cuvantul a „profeti” insemna arta de a face poezie. Insemna, de asemenea, arta de a interpreta poezie dupa melodia oricarui instrument muzical.”
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Thomas Paine, born on February 9, 1737, and died on June 8, 1809, was a prominent American writer, political figure, and philosopher during the American Revolutionary War. He is renowned for his radical democratic ideas and his contributions to the American independence movement. more
“Numai cei slabi isi fac griji. Iar grijile sunt absolut inutile. Din calea sortii nu te poti feri.”
“Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.”
“I wish to God I might induce her to mind me!' he ejaculated.”
“But that slippery slope is already rearing its head . . . .”