I don't have an attribution for this month's
puzzle, but it is such a good piece of advice, I thought I'd share it
with you. This anonymous quotation reflects on yourself, and who you
are in the eyes of others.
Some may say that our civilization is not doing
well, based on the current state of world affairs. But Henry Allen
expresses a slightly different view of civilization's development.
In this month's puzzle, Phillips Brooks discusses
what one should pray for in life. An American clergyman and author of
the 1800s, his words prove that wisdom is always applicable, no matter
the age.
Today, Oprah Winfrey is considered a highly successful and influential
woman. However, she was not always so - it took her many years of hard
work to realize her success. In this month's puzzle, she shares a bit
of advice on how she did it.
Grace Murray Hopper was an American computer programmer who pioneered
much of the early implementation of such languages as FORTRAN and
COBOL. She was also a distinguished US Naval officer. This month's
puzzle reflects her feelings about naval ships.
Grace Murray Hopper, an American pioner in computer programming and
United States Naval officer, was once asked during an interview if she
had an open mind. Her response to the question gives us this month's
puzzle.
Surprisingly, many of the observations and ideas of the Ancient Greece
civilization are still applicable in today's world. In this month's
puzzle, the ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, shares his observations
of the difference between wise men and fools.
What is most difficult about life? I don't know who should be credited
for this month's quote, but there is certainly wisdom, and truth, in
these words.
Most recognize Nathaniel Hawthorne, an early American novelist, for
his novel, The Scarlet Letter and his famed, House of Seven Gables. In
this month's puzzle, he shares his thoughts regarding the historical
value of real estate.
Robert Byrne, an American chess player and Grandmaster, has an odd
collecting habit. While he admits to being compelled to collect, he
also expresses some amount of embarassment for his habit.
Robert Byrne, an American chess player and Grandmaster, has an odd
collecting habit. While he admits to being compelled to collect, he
also expresses some amount of embarassment for his habit.
The dry with of J.B. Priestly, a British novelist and playwright, is
amply demonstrated with this month's puzzle. Priestly shares his
insight of the age-old adage, respect your elders.
Rank Hath Privilege, or so goes the saying. But is that really what
rank means? Peter Drucker, an American businessman and journalist,
suggests that perhaps rank means something else.
