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Charles George Gordon

Charles George Gordon is a comprehensive biography of the British military officer and administrator, focusing on his life and achievements. The book delves into Gordon's military campaigns, his efforts to reform the Sudanese government, and his controversial role in the construction of the Suez Canal. It provides insights into Gordon's character, his motivations, and the historical context of his time. more

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“Learn as much as you can. Part of this learning will be your art, learning all aspects of your craft in depth and always challenging the boundaries of your style and comfort zone. But also study the world, literature, philosophy, politics, science—all the things that combine to form life as we know it. Because art is the portrayal of life, and the more you learn, the more you will have to call upon and be inspired by. Finally, don’t be afraid to market yourself. No one else will do it for you. Know what you’re capable of, and do not rest until others see it, too.”

“Wouldn't it be nice to return to some of the old theories? Soul and body? The four humours?' 'Oh, they never worked.' 'Of course they did. Everything works in its own period. Don't you think that people were cured by medieval doctors, soaking up black melancholy bile with white salpetre? We could no more use their remedies than they could use ours, but they did work once. That's what you have to remember. Of course some people say that they might work again.”