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"A woman is more than just her exterior. The lingerie is also important." "The mission of the press is to spread culture while destroying the attention span." "Art serves to rinse out our eyes." Uniquely combining humor with profundity and venom with compassion, Dicta and Contradicta is a bonanza of scandalous wit from Vienna's answer to Oscar Wilde. From the decadent turn of the century to the Third Reich, the acerbic satirist Karl Kraus was one of the most famous–and feared–intellectuals in Europe. Through the polemical and satirical magazine Die Fackel (The torch), which he founded in 1899, Kraus launched wicked but unrelentingly witty attacks on literary and media corruption, sexual repression and militarism, and the social hypocrisy of fin-de-siècle Vienna. Kraus's barbed aphorisms were an essential part of his running commentary on Viennese culture. These miniature gems, as sharp as diamonds, demonstrate Kraus's highly cultivated wit and his unerring eye for human weakness, flaccidity, and hypocrisy. Kraus shies away from nothing; the salient issues of the day are lined up side by side, as before a firing squad, with such perennial concerns as sexuality, religion, politics, art, war, and literature. By turns antagonistic, pacifistic, realistic, and maddeningly misogynistic, Kraus's aphorisms provide the sting that precedes healing. For Dicta and Contradicta, originally published in 1909 (with the title Spruche und Widerspruche) and revised in 1923, Kraus selected nearly 1,000 of the scathing aphorisms that had appeared in Die Fackel. In this new translation, Jonathan McVity masterfully renders Kraus's multilayered meanings, preserving the clever wordplay of the German in readable colloquial English. He also provides an introductory essay on Kraus's life and milieu and annotations that clarify many of Kraus's literary and sociohistorical allusions.

Hay una maquinaria política que trabaja día y noche, que ha estudiado la historia y el comportamiento humano modificándola para esta nueva era. En este libro se habla del problema latinoamericano y de cómo se ha planificado y ejecutado cada paso, de manera profesional y organizada, para lograr el dominio de cada individuo y así someterlo a sus fines. La dictadura científica es un proyecto que tiende a modificarse según la geopolítica de cada país y que apunta al uso de métodos psicológicos y físicos para lograr el completo adoctrinamiento de sus ciudadanos volviéndolos a todos sumisos y resignados ante el dictador.Para lograrlo se ejecutan un conjunto de técnicas y estrategias perfectamente coordinadas y que se van reajustando según la reacción de los ciudadanos. Para ello se usa la ingeniería social haciendo un solapamiento con la programación neurolingüística, la inteligencia emocional y el lenguaje corporal. El autor pone al descubierto las manipulaciones de los dictadores que gobiernan tanto en Venezuela como en otros países de Latinoamérica. La intención del libro es desnudar las estrategias del sistema; es un libro escrito para aquellos que aceptan la objetividad y están preparados para el cambio que se avecina.

There is no modern commentary on the whole of Valerius Maximus’ Facta et dicta memorabilia, though commentaries on books 1 and 2 have been published by, respectively, David Wardle (1998) and Andrea Themann-Steinke. Progress is likely to be made by further commentaries on individual books and John Briscoe contributes to this with a commentary on Book 8, of particular interest because of the variegated nature of its subject matter. The commentary, like those of Briscoe’s commentaries on Livy Books 31-45 (OUP, 1973-2012), deals with matters of content, textual issues, language and style, and literary aspects. An ample introduction discusses what is known about the author, the time of writing, the structure both of the work as a whole and of Book 8 itself, Valerius’ sources, language and style, the transmission of the text, editions of Valerius, and the methods of citation used in the commentary. The commentary is preceded by a text of Book 8, a slightly revised version of that in Briscoe’s edition in the Bibliotheca Teubneriana (1998), with an apparatus limited to passages where the commentary discusses a textual problem. The book will give readers an understanding of an author once very popular, then long neglected and now enjoying a revival.

There is no modern commentary on the whole of Valerius Maximus’ Facta et dicta memorabilia, though commentaries on books 1 and 2 have been published by, respectively, David Wardle (1998) and Andrea Themann-Steinke. Progress is likely to be made by further commentaries on individual books and John Briscoe contributes to this with a commentary on Book 8, of particular interest because of the variegated nature of its subject matter. The commentary, like those of Briscoe’s commentaries on Livy Books 31-45 (OUP, 1973-2012), deals with matters of content, textual issues, language and style, and literary aspects. An ample introduction discusses what is known about the author, the time of writing, the structure both of the work as a whole and of Book 8 itself, Valerius’ sources, language and style, the transmission of the text, editions of Valerius, and the methods of citation used in the commentary. The commentary is preceded by a text of Book 8, a slightly revised version of that in Briscoe’s edition in the Bibliotheca Teubneriana (1998), with an apparatus limited to passages where the commentary discusses a textual problem. The book will give readers an understanding of an author once very popular, then long neglected and now enjoying a revival.

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This is the second volume of an anthology of Latin poetry. The two-volume anthology covers a period of four and a half centuries, beginning with the work of the mime-writer Publilius Syrus, who flourished ca. 45 BCE, and ending with the graphic and charming poem of Rutilius Namatianus recording a sea voyage from Rome to Gaul in 416 CE. A wide variety of theme gives interest to the poems: hunting in a poem of Grattius; an inquiry into the causes of volcanic activity by the author of Aetna; pastoral poems by Calpurnius Siculus and by Nemesianus; fables by Avianus; a collection of Dicta, moral sayings, as if by the elder Cato; eulogy in Laus Pisonis; and the legend of the Phoenix, a poem of the fourth century. Other poets complete the work.

Signed with many gift inscriptions from friends (NOT THE AUTHOR) at title page and rear end paper. Just a lightly rubbed cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

This is the second volume of an anthology of Latin poetry. The two-volume anthology covers a period of four and a half centuries, beginning with the work of the mime-writer Publilius Syrus, who flourished ca. 45 BCE, and ending with the graphic and charming poem of Rutilius Namatianus recording a sea voyage from Rome to Gaul in 416 CE. A wide variety of theme gives interest to the poems: hunting in a poem of Grattius; an inquiry into the causes of volcanic activity by the author of Aetna; pastoral poems by Calpurnius Siculus and by Nemesianus; fables by Avianus; a collection of Dicta, moral sayings, as if by the elder Cato; eulogy in Laus Pisonis; and the legend of the Phoenix, a poem of the fourth century. Other poets complete the work.

Through this masterful translation of original samurai tales, laws, dicta, reports, and arguments, accompanied by insightful commentary, Hiraoki Sato chronicles the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the samurai s historical origins to his rise to political power. For this purpose, Sato has chosen to translate, wherever possible, writings closest in time to the events recounted. His flowing and seemingly effortless translations are a testament to his mastery of both English and Japanese and are filled with lively detail and dramatic storytelling. Legends of the Samurai covers legends from mythological times to the early eighteenth century. Through the book Sato describes men accomplished in martial arts, warrior-commanders in battle, and samurais own views of themselves. If you are interested in Japanese culture and the martial arts, or simply enjoy tales of heroism and honor, The Legends of the Samurai deserves a prominent place on your bookshelf.

Excerpt from Secretum Secretorum, Cum Glossiset Notulis: Tractatus Brevis Et Utilis Ad Declarandum Quedam Obscure Dicta; Fratis RogeriThe issue of this series has been interrupted by the war, and this volume has been interpolated, for 'several reasons; somewhat out of its proper place in the order of Bacon's unpublished work, partly out of a consideration of the great importance of the text on which he comments, and partly on account of its influence on his whole work. Mediaeval students will be glad to learn that the publication of the whole of Bacon's work now seems assured.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

In Legends of the Samurai, Hiroaki Sato confronts both the history and the legend of the samurai, untangling the two to present an authentic picture of these legendary warriors. Through his masterful translations of original samurai tales, laws, dicta, reports, and arguments accompanied by insightful commentary, Sato chronicles the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the samurai's historical origins to his rise to political power. A fascinating look at Japanese history as seen through the evolution of the samurai, Legends of the Samurai stands as the ultimate authority on its subject.

Anyone in search of Reality, must of necessity encounter Sufis on his way, as they are the doorway to Reality. If you wish to stand for an instant on the threshold of this Reality spend an hour in the company of Abu Sa'id, reflecting on his dicta and exempla . . . so sensitively translated here. (Dr. Leonard Lewisohn, Editor, Classical Persian Sufism: from its Origins to Rumi). Abu Sa'id is best known for establishing spiritual centers and rules of Sufi conduct which are followed to this day by traditional Sufi orders. He also introduced musical elements (sama') and dance into the Sufi's ritual. The 100 stories narrated here offer an excellent view into the mystical wisdom of Abu Sa'id and insightful commentary on the teaching methodology of one of the most significant figures in the development of Sufism. (Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar, Author of Sufi Expressions of the Mystic Quest).

This revised and updated edition includes a brand new foreword by Richard LaFleur and more than fifteen hundred new entries and abbreviations. Organized alphabetically within the categories of verba (common words and expressions), dicta (common phrases and familiar sayings), and abbreviations, this practical and helpful reference guide is a comprehensive compendium of more than 7,000 Latin words, expressions, phrases, and sayings taken from the world of art, music, law, philosophy, theology, medicine and the theatre, as well as witty remarks and sage advice from ancient writers such as Virgil, Ovid, Cicero, and more.

Excerpt from Constitutional Law of the United States, Vol. 2 Section Judicial dicta that reserved rights of the States may not be infringed Instances in which treaties have been upheld though in fringing the reserved rights of the States. The true doctrine Constitutional limits to the treaty-making power Legislative powers ancillary to treaty-making powers. The treaty-making power may not incorporate foreign territory into the United States The treaty-making power may alienate territory of the United States or of a State or of States. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Human Experience consists of four essays that converge into a discourse on the unfathomable mystery of what it means to be human. The first articulates providence as the singular embrace of free human agency with the divine dicta of history, as seen in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The Kierkegaard-inspired “Meaning of Melancholy” shows the critical role of melancholy in illuminating the meaning of the human condition. “The Meaning of Community” explores how the intersection of individuality and commonality gives rise to a shared structure in which humanity and its history become truly intelligible. Crowning the collection is “The Freedom of the Spirit,” a theologically rich reflection on how the Holy Spirit animates human freedom and raises it to the heights of the divine life.Eclectic and edifying, The Human Experience shows the tremendous range of Guardini’s intellectual prowess and the enduring relevance of his philosophical and theological insights.

Anyone in search of Reality, must of necessity encounter Sufis on his way, as they are the doorway to Reality. If you wish to stand for an instant on the threshold of this Reality spend an hour in the company of Abu Sa'id, reflecting on his dicta and exempla . . . so sensitively translated here. (Dr. Leonard Lewisohn, Editor, Classical Persian Sufism: from its Origins to Rumi). Abu Sa'id is best known for establishing spiritual centers and rules of Sufi conduct which are followed to this day by traditional Sufi orders. He also introduced musical elements (sama') and dance into the Sufi's ritual. The 100 stories narrated here offer an excellent view into the mystical wisdom of Abu Sa'id and insightful commentary on the teaching methodology of one of the most significant figures in the development of Sufism. (Dr. Laleh Bakhtiar, Author of Sufi Expressions of the Mystic Quest).

The Human Experience consists of four essays that converge into a discourse on the unfathomable mystery of what it means to be human. The first articulates providence as the singular embrace of free human agency with the divine dicta of history, as seen in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. The Kierkegaard-inspired “Meaning of Melancholy” shows the critical role of melancholy in illuminating the meaning of the human condition. “The Meaning of Community” explores how the intersection of individuality and commonality gives rise to a shared structure in which humanity and its history become truly intelligible. Crowning the collection is “The Freedom of the Spirit,” a theologically rich reflection on how the Holy Spirit animates human freedom and raises it to the heights of the divine life.Eclectic and edifying, The Human Experience shows the tremendous range of Guardini’s intellectual prowess and the enduring relevance of his philosophical and theological insights.