Tag: Finland

Speaking the Truth Above All Else

Daily writing promptWhich aspects do you think makes a person unique?View all responses Herodotus once aptly described the old Persians thus: Persians educate their boys to ride well, shoot straight, and speak the truth. Herodotus Later on, the same mantra started being vehiculated about the Getae, a Thracian tribe who lived in the region corresponding … Continue reading Speaking the Truth Above All Else →

Montesquieu was Right

Change doesn’t happen in a vacuum. No one changes their ways just for the heck of it. But if one must change, they’d better do it for the right reasons. Being neutral is a safer bet than adhering to any military alliance. Nobody owes anyone anything. Protection doesn’t come gratis. And sometimes the price is your own existence.