Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Universe, Baruch Spinoza


Nothing in the universe is contingent, but all things are conditioned to exist and operate in a particular manner by the necessity of the divine nature.

- Baruch Spinoza (1632-1677)

Friday, April 18, 2014

Diana at her bath (Alexandre Jacques Chantron)


Diana at her bath (Alexandre Jacques Chantron)


ArtistAlexandre Jacques Chantron (1842–1918)
TitleEnglish: Diana at her Bath
Mediumoil on canvas
Dimensions75 × 44.75 in (190.5 × 113.7 cm)
InscriptionsSignature bottom right: Chantron
Source/Photographer[1]
LicensingThe author died in 1918, so this work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 90 years or less.


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Saturday, April 5, 2014

Advice, Book of Proverbs


Whoever mocks the poor reviles their Maker; whoever rejoices in their misfortune will not go unpunished.

+ Book of Proverbs 17, 5