01 October, 2006

Words.

By popular demand.

Our The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

"A third ordinance of Rhetra was, that they should not make war often, or long, with the same enemy, lest that they should train and instruct them in war, by habituating them to defend themselves." Lycurgus by Plutarch

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Blogger Elsie said...

After trying to post a comment several times yesterday, here I am. As usual, I have no idea what went wrong, but it gave me the time to research Lycurgus by Plutarch. "Lycurgus established harmony, simplicity, and strength in Sparta. This warrior society tamed its youth through systematic education aimed at developing leadership, courage, public spirit, and wisdom." Omit the word "warrior" and there might be something there for today. I'm not sure, Jack, but it seems you're far more "deep" than I could ever hope to be.

12:32  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Elsie you are too kind. In French that is: "Ce n'est pas vrai."

20:22  

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