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Æsop embodies an epigram not uncommon in human history; his fame is all the more deserved because he never deserved it. The firm foundations of common sense, the shrewd shots at uncommon sense, that characterise all the Fables, belong not to him, but to humanity.

In the earliest human history, whatever is authentic is universal: and whatever is ( Read more... )

Somebody has sent me a book on Companionate Marriage; so called because the people involved are not married, and will very rapidly cease to be companions. I have no intention of discussing here that somewhat crude colonial project. I will merely say that it is here accompanied with sub-titles and other statements about the rising generation and the ( Read more... )

The best reason for a revival of philosophy is that, unless a man has a philosophy, certain horrible things will happen to him. He will be practical; he will be progressive; he will cultivate efficiency; he will trust in evolution; he will do the work that lies nearest; he will devote himself to deeds, not words.

Thus struck down by blow after ( Read more... )