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Aphorisms and apothegms

  • The bed of Procrustes : philosophical and practical aphorisms
    Author:
    Taleb, Nassim
    Summary:

    Presents the author's aphorism that touch on the ideas about the hubris of modern society presented in such earlier works as "The Black Swan" and "Fooled by Randomness."
  • Quick: Aphorisms
    Author:
    Murray, George
    Summary:

    The highly anticipated follow-up to the wildly popular Glimpse

    Quick is George Murray’s second collection of aphorisms — a form that straddles the lines between poetry, philosophy, humour, and prose. He...
  • Quick : aphorisms
    Author:
    Murray, George
    Summary:

    The highly anticipated follow-up to the wildly popular Glimpse Quick is George Murray's second collection of aphorisms-a form that straddles the lines between poetry, philosophy, humour, and prose. He describes these pieces as "poetic...
  • Princely Advice for a Happy Life
    Author:
    Lubomirski, Alexi
    Summary:

    Princely Advice for a Happy Life is the perfect Father's Day and graduation gift book.  Mixing old-world charm with modern-day spirituality HSH Prince Alexi Lubomirski advises on all aspects of life from romance to spirituality, manners...
  • Philosopher pour vivre au quotidien
    Author:
    Geoffrion, Danièle
    Summary:

    Les pensées de ce recueil nous réservent de découvrir une recherche personnelle, lucide et sans compromission. L’auteur nous invite à partager sa réflexion sur le sens de la vie et la complexité des rapports humains, à explorer l’espace...
  • Malgré tout
    Author:
    Girardin, Robert G.
    Summary:

    L’art du texte court exige d’imposer un univers particulier en quelques lignes et de lui donner une cohésion et une finalité en dosant la part d’implicite et d’explicite de chaque récit. C’est ce qui fait la force de Robert G. Girardin...
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