It's all in the journey and it's an imperfect world. Do your best to make sense. Think critically. Decide if it's fact or belief. Respond don't react. And, whether it's the road less traveled or the main drag, chances are good someone along the way has made an observation that might help you. Why reinvent the wheel when you can learn from the stumbling, imperfect experiences of those who have traveled before - or are traveling with - us?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Richard Aldington on Patriotism
Patriotism is a lively sense of collective responsibility. Nationalism is a silly cock crowing on its own dunghill.