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.

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Habitual Fictions

by Ovid and others in Figures of Speech

When you combine dopamine with the toils of the imperfect parent, you have a biological driver that delays gratification. Several references are at play here, the Imperfect Parent is a plug for shame researcher Brené Brown and all the amazing work she does.

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