Simple Gifts

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories have delighted readers since their first appearance, and their popularity, if anything, has grown over the years. This is the fourth of four parts in which we present "The Man with the Twisted Lip." Enjoy!

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Plato's Republic is arguably THE foundational text of the Western tradition in philosophy. Book Two begins by making the case that a proper understanding of Justice is perhaps the most important topic we can discuss, as it concerns how we live. To define the term, Socrates proposes that we build a city in theory, and in doing so if we can discover justice at the large scale of the city, we might also see what it is at the smaller level of individual human beings. This is the the fourth installment of Book 2. Enjoy!

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Sometimes referred to as "America's Sermon," President Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural speech - delivered March 4th, 1865 - is one of the best known presidential addresses in American history. It should be in EVERY American's memory.

"A word fitly spoken by you now would be like 'apples of gold in pictures of silver.'" Alexander H. Stephens, a former Georgia congressman, wrote these words to Abraham Lincoln on December 30, 1860. He quoted from Proverbs 25:11 to persuade Lincoln that a public statement from the president-elect would help greatly in the mounting crisis of the divided country. A student of the Bible in his own right, Lincoln reflected on Stephens's biblical reference and, in a note to himself, used the "apples of gold" reference to clarify the connection between America's constitutional union and the principle of "Liberty to all."

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I love these poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

"The Day is Done" speaks to me of that melancholy that floods my soul at the end of day, seeking solace in the simple, not the grandiose.

"Psalm of Life" stands in stark contrast, which is why I paired them. It speaks of our highest responsibilities and aspirations, the uncompromising striving towards a transcendent ideal in service of our fellow-man.

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories have delighted readers since their first appearance, and their popularity, if anything, has grown over the years. This is the third of four parts in which we present "The Man with the Twisted Lip." Enjoy!

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Plato's Republic is arguably THE foundational text of the Western tradition in philosophy. Book Two begins by making the case that a proper understanding of Justice is perhaps the most important topic we can discuss, as it concerns how we live. To define the term, Socrates proposes that we build a city in theory, and in doing so if we can discover justice at the large scale of the city, we might also see what it is at the smaller level of individual human beings. This is the the second installment of Book 2. Enjoy!

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November 19, 1863, four and a half months after the Battle of Gettysburg, President Lincoln delivered what is arguably the most famous speech in American history. Its beauty, challenge and ongoing relevance make it timeless.

August 22, 1864, Lincoln took the opportunity to address soldiers directly for their service to the nation.

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An inspirational poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with which to encourage yourself and others. Enjoy!

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