We Offer No Defense

An old-fashioned French online guide to proper comportment shoots down that very modern way of thinking, which many view as an encroaching threat in France as well: “Philosophers may say that politeness is the greatest form of hypocrisy,” it states. “But if saying hello, apologizing, thanking, helping those in need, being attentive to others, are [...]

A Pretty Easy Choice

Excellent. An easy choice, indeed. “We keep bringing more magic into the world, but rising expectations mean that there’s more disappointment as well. That’s part of the deal of being in the world. The alternative, I’m afraid, isn’t to choose a path where we make everyone happy and always exceed their expectations. Nope. The alternative [...]