Joseph Addison, “The Spectator,” 1711: “I shall endeavor to enliven morality with wit, and to temper wit with morality. Share this:

Jorge Luis Borges: “Life depends on passion.” Share this:

Edison’s motto: “Genius  is one percent inspiration, and ninety-nine prespiration.” Emerson: Geniuses stand  beyond the texture of their historical circumstances; they shape circumstances. Why we have so few geniuses around to remake the tenor of our times. Owen Meredith, Last Words of a Sensitive Second-Rate Poet: “Genius does what it must, and talent does what […]

French Cinema: Tradition of Quality Charges against it: Sterile Predominance of literary sources Script-oriented Uncreative Director as translator of literary contents, transferring to the Big Screen Share this:

The joys and heartbreaks of college spring break are depicted in the comedy Spring Breakdown, which arrives on Blu-ray and DVD June 2 from Warner Home Video, and will also be available on demand.