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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Functional Fixedness

by Heraclitus and others in Figures of Speech

If you are stuck on learning for the sake of learning and lack understanding, the wisdom of Heraclitus (535-475 BC) may be for you. This back and forth gameplay of memory and recall is all about timing and selective association.

Machiavellian Maneuvers

by Elizabeth I of England and others in Figures of Speech

The evolution of the descent man is one who pledged allegiance to the virgin Queen. M&Ms, or Machiavellian Maneuvers, are addictive and highly effective in operant conditioning techniques, especially those bound by honour, threats and forgiveness.

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