To modern eyes, these short and sententious sayings, which Sanctorius used in order to present the results of his weighing procedures, seem somewhat odd and foreign. In the preface of the De statica medicina he
The sayings which have been preserved do not add up to a systematic morality, and they do not seem to have any connection with the atomic theory which underlies his philosophy. However, some of his dicta, brief and banal as they may appear, are sufficient, if true, to overturn whole syst...
Freedom is not an empty word to you. It implies in particular problems abiding by the hierarchy and established rules. You find it almost unbearable to obey and to fit the mould, because this prevents your creative genius from reaching its full potential. Aquarius' sayings and key-words The ...
Yes, you can./ No, you can’t.M6U1:I’ve got new shorts and new shoes.M6U2:He’s got a new shirt.M7U1: Have you got a headache? Yes, I have./ No, I haven’t.M7U2:She’s got a cold.M8U1:This is Sam’s book.M8U2: Is this your grandma’s umbrella? Yes,it is/No,it...
The Sun in Virgo corresponds exactly to the topic of this article. However, it may be interesting to check thedominantof the chart. Indeed, it sometimes happens that the only planet in Virgo is the Sun, but that the other planets or an angle such as the Ascendant are in a different sig...
Popular Romanian sayings and folk songs show sheep as sacred as well as useful animals. Mihai Coman (1996, p. 21) quotes the following: The sheep is a holy animal; anyone who keeps sheep and bees will be lucky in everything they do. When there are no more sheep or bees, it will ...
The rest of the Sweathogs were on the inside, plastered round the thermos, with their stock sayings next to them, grinning out at me. But there Vinnie was, with his long, feathered dark hair, that goofy smile… and what did I say? “I HATE Barbarino!!” Ugh. Ten year old kids ...
Are there any sayings or proverbs that have guided you in life? Reflect on the values you believe are essential for a fulfilling life. Share anecdotes about how your perspective on life has evolved over the years. As you embark on this journey of uncovering family treasures, remember that eac...
‘nature’). Though he was a physicist, Thales was not a materialist: he did not, that is to say, believe that nothing existed except physical matter. One of the two sayings which have come down from him verbatim is ‘everything is full of gods’. What he meant is perhaps indicated ...
There are two sayings about the origin of peanut brittle’s name, which pronounced as “Gong Tun” in Chinese. “Gong” means an action and “Tun” means candy. On the one hand, Hokkien served peanut brittle as a tribute to authorities. On the other hand, people need to pound peanut ...