These essays are always so rich. In this one, closing with the Aristotle quote was brilliant: “Anybody can become angry — that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.”
Yes, yes, and yes to painting-read-alongs! Brueghel the Elder is the first painter whose paintings I fell in love with, who opened the door for me into the world of art. Because of this he will always have a special spot in my heart. Currently I’m also working through Aristotle’s Ethics so it was a pleasant surprise to see him here too! I have fallen off the read along a little but I’m catching up now 😃
These essays are always so rich. In this one, closing with the Aristotle quote was brilliant: “Anybody can become angry — that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.”
Yes, yes, and yes to painting-read-alongs! Brueghel the Elder is the first painter whose paintings I fell in love with, who opened the door for me into the world of art. Because of this he will always have a special spot in my heart. Currently I’m also working through Aristotle’s Ethics so it was a pleasant surprise to see him here too! I have fallen off the read along a little but I’m catching up now 😃
It’s fascinating how Dante captures both the danger and absurdity of corruption! Really enjoyed this post.
>Cram criminals together and see what happens, You get concentrated criminality, crime in the midst of punishment.
Ah, I see we are in the 'Australian origins' circle of Inferno.