Among the milkweed and sedge, horizon line far from our estimation, we lay under the neverday sky, tugged by what were not autumn breezes. What course is best to pour open, we thought — each of us so certain in our answers when we rose to descend — whiplike checks of boxes, dealbreakers. Who is … Continue reading Here, Below
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Plato, Republic, 617d-619b
How many times has each of us, upon the meadow, eagerly sought after what we erred was best? How many times have we been conquered and seen the luxuries of the uncaring rulers, thinking — yes, that is a better life, I will take that? How many times have we nourished unjust actionsand cultivated resentment … Continue reading Plato, Republic, 617d-619b