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“Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome.” – Montaigne I think this is very true, and very important to recognize, both for myself and in my role as a parent. We can assist and reinforce our own and our children’s natures, but we can’t work a transformation. But sometimes, I find, …
“Everyone thinks himself the master pattern of human nature; and by this, as on a touchstone, he tests all others. Behavior that does not square with his is false and artificial. What brutish stupidity!” – Montaigne * Have I happened to mention that I’m obsessed with the sense of smell? I love visiting Now Smell This and just bought several …
During my parents’ last visit to New York City, my mother pointed out a limitation of my blog. “On your blog, it’s easy to find certain things, like tips and quotations,” she began. “They’re set off and labeled, so you know exactly where they are.” “Right,” I said. “I try to make it easy.” “I like those, but the posts …
“It needs good management to enjoy life. I enjoy it twice as much as others, for the measure of enjoyment depends on the greater or less attention that we give to it…The shorter my possession of life, the deeper and fuller I must make it.” –Montaigne If you’re looking for a good book, please consider The Happiness Project (can’t resist …
