Figures of Speech

Figures of Speech is a collection of over 1,500 quotes (and growing) from famous figures of our past. Giants from the past worthy of our remembrance. Co-authorship is recognized on each speech act (blog post). As these tidbits of romantic tendencies arise, 'ent-sprechen' emerges and the reflection subsides, ephemeral yet less so as we culturally transmit the Logos of learning and all that we value. 'O sepi to poli' is courtesy of Aristotle.

41 posts

Black Swan Wants

by Epicurus and others in Figures of Speech

Pulling us all earthward towards minimalism, a voluntary austerity is more of an aesthetic than a negation of prosperity. Sophisticated economies of the future may include negative inflations and a cancellation of all debts. What's the probability of a black swan event?

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

by Leonardo da Vinci and others in Figures of Speech

A feeling truly, from out of this world. The uniqueness of this experience makes it memorable, yet so do the repeatable events we experience every day. Meaning is the differentiator, mnemonics tell the story.

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