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Brihadaranyaka-Upanishad: First Adhyâya, Third Brahmana
Third BrahmanaI. There were two kinds of descendants of Pragâpati, the Devas and the Asuras. Now the Devas were indeed the younger, the Asuras the elder ones. The Devas, who were struggling…Taming the Colt
Taming the Colt"What in the world is that boy doing?" said Mrs. Jo to herself, as she watched Dan running round the half-mile triangle as if for a wager. He was all alone, and seemed…Twelfth Night; or, What You Will
Twelfth Night; or, What You Will Sebastian and his sister Viola, a young gentleman and lady of Messaline, were twins, and (which was accounted a great wonder) from their birth they so much…William Shakespeare: Henry IV (Pt 2), Act I, Scene II
Scene IILondon. A streetEnter Falstaff, with his Page bearing his sword and bucklerFalstaffSirrah, you giant, what says the doctor to my water?PageHe said, sir, the water itself was a good…On the Shelf
On the ShelfIn France the young girls have a dull time of it till they are married, when 'Vive la liberte!' becomes their motto. In America, as everyone knows, girls early sign the…William Shakespeare: Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene II
Scene IIAlexandria. Cleopatra's palaceEnter Mark Antony, Cleopatra, Domitius Enobarbus, Charmian, Iras, Alexas, with othersMark AntonyHe will not fight with me, Domitius.Domitius EnobarbusNo.…Jefferson's Secret Message to Congress Regarding the Lewis & Clark Expedition
In this secret message of January 18, 1803, President Jefferson asked Congress for $2,500 to explore the West--all the way to the Pacific Ocean. At the time, the territory did not belong to…William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Act IV, Scene II
Scene IIHall in Capulet's houseEnter Capulet, Lady Capulet, Nurse, and two ServingmenCapuletSo many guests invite as here are writ.Exit First ServantSirrah, go hire me twenty cunning cooks.…Theories of the Universe: How Did We Get Here?
How Did We Get Here?Theories of the UniverseEvolution vs. CreationismIt's a Matter of OpinionHow Did We Get Here?And God Said … I wanted to spend some time discussing ideas about the nature of…Flatland: PREFACE TO THE SECOND AND REVISED EDITION, 1884. BY THE EDITOR
Other Worlds PREFACE TO THE SECOND AND REVISED EDITION, 1884. BY THE EDITOR If my poor Flatland friend retained the vigour of mind which he enjoyed when he began to compose these…Trending
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