Tag Archives: Quotes

In regione caecorum, rex est luscus.

Posted on September 27, 2008 by gerrit

The title of one of my favorite songs, its history and origins. Continue reading →

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Ethic of Reciprocity

Posted on June 8, 2008 by gerrit

The Ethic of Reciprocity or The Golden Rule is a fundamental moral principle found in virtually all major religions and cultures. It simply means “treat others as you would like to be treated.” and is arguably the most essential basis … Continue reading →

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Remembering Poetry Albums

Posted on June 1, 2008 by gerrit

Around the end of my elementary school days and during my first high school semesters I used to have a poetry album. It was a square bound hardcover book with blank pages and a nice textile cover. I used to … Continue reading →

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Geheimnisvoll aber nicht Geheimniskrämerei

Posted on March 29, 2008 by gerrit

Geheimnisvoll aber nicht Geheimniskrämerei” from Ember Glance – The Permanence of Memory by David Sylvian & Russell Mills original source is unknown This line plays with the German word “geheim” which can appear in “geheimnisvoll” as something mysterious or arcane, … Continue reading →

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Howl

Posted on March 28, 2008 by gerrit

I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness… from Howl, Part 1 by Allen Ginsberg Believe it or not, I have known about beat poetry, Allen Ginsberg and his significance for many years, but I have never … Continue reading →

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