Douglas Harding

The mystics confirm this conclusion and conclude it by stating that perfect knowledge of the object is of the highest order: to know that the perfect is incomprehensible.

Thomas Carlyle

Thomas Carlyle: (4 December 1795 – 5 February 1881). Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher. Known as the ‘sage of Chelsea’, his writings strongly influenced the intellectual and artistic culture of the Victorian era. Carlyle was a critical thinker who questioned the liberal democratic ideal of his time. He believed more in the importance of strong… Lees verder Thomas Carlyle

Karl Popper

Karl Raimund Popper: (Vienna, 28 July 1902 – London, 17 September 1994). Austrian-British philosopher widely regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of science of the 20th century. If you can’t say it simply and clearly, you should keep quiet and keep working until you can say it clearly. The value of a dialogue depends… Lees verder Karl Popper

Groucho Marx

Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx: (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977). American comedian, actor, writer, and singer who performed in films and vaudeville on television, radio, and the stage. He was a master of quick wit and is considered one of America’s greatest comedians. My favorite poem is the one that starts, ‘Thirty days hath… Lees verder Groucho Marx

Lauren Oliver

Lauren Oliver: (born Laura Suzanne Schechter; November 8, 1982). American author of numerous young adult novels including Panic; the Delirium trilogy: Delirium, Pandemonium, and Requiem; and Before I Fall, which became a major motion picture in 2017. The windows are open, admitting the September breeze―a month that smells like notepaper and pencil shavings, autumn leaves,… Lees verder Lauren Oliver