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thingamabobbseys

a miscellaneous assortment of things

  • Word of the Day 07/07/12: eutrapelia

    eutrapelia [yoo trap el EE ah]:  Aristotle’s word for pleasantness in conversation: wit, repartee; liveliness; urbanity

    Tagged: word word of the day logophilia language english noun philosophy aristotle greek eutrapelia pleasantness repartee

    Posted on July 8, 2012 with 2 notes

  • Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

    Aristotle

    Tagged: quotes quotations aristotle patience bitter sweet virtue life philosophy ancient waiting antsy

    Posted on August 25, 2011 with 14 notes

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