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Antisthenes
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"Antisthenes (born c. 445 BC—died c. 365) was a Greek philosopher, of Athens, who was a disciple of Socrates and is considered the founder of the Cynic school of philosophy, though Diogenes of Sinope often is given that credit.
Antisthenes was born into a wealthy family, and the philosophical ideas that he developed had their roots in the contradictions and injustices that he found embedded in society. He sought to build a foundation of ideas that would serve as a guiding principle toward a happier, more thoughtful way of life.
Antisthenes believed that happiness was dependent on moral virtue and that virtue could be instilled through teaching.
In teaching people how to be virtuous, Antisthenes demarcated two categories of objects: (1) external goods, embracing such elements as personal property, sensual pleasure, and other luxuries; and (2) internal goods, including the truth and knowledge of the soul.
He advocated great restraint on the part of an individual tempted to take pleasure in external goods, and he encouraged his students to accept the burden of physical and mental pain that accompanies the soul’s search for its own inner wealth.
To dramatize his method of teaching, Antisthenes, after the myth of Hercules, would stand on his platform of ideas and beliefs and “bark” at the folly and injustices of his society.
The Cynic (Greek: Canine, or Doglike) school of philosophy long survived him."
"Lives and Opinions of the Eminent Philosophers (§ 12)". Book by Diogenes Laertius, circa 200 AD.
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Antisthenes
"Pay attention to your enemies, for they are the first to discover your mistakes."
"Antisthenes (born c. 445 BC—died c. 365) was a Greek philosopher, of Athens, who was a disciple of Socrates and is considered the founder of the Cynic school of philosophy, though Diogenes of Sinope often is given that credit.
Antisthenes was born into a wealthy family, and the philosophical ideas that he developed had their roots in the contradictions and injustices that he found embedded in society. He sought to build a foundation of ideas that would serve as a guiding principle toward a happier, more thoughtful way of life.
Antisthenes believed that happiness was dependent on moral virtue and that virtue could be instilled through teaching.
In teaching people how to be virtuous, Antisthenes demarcated two categories of objects: (1) external goods, embracing such elements as personal property, sensual pleasure, and other luxuries; and (2) internal goods, including the truth and knowledge of the soul.
He advocated great restraint on the part of an individual tempted to take pleasure in external goods, and he encouraged his students to accept the burden of physical and mental pain that accompanies the soul’s search for its own inner wealth.
To dramatize his method of teaching, Antisthenes, after the myth of Hercules, would stand on his platform of ideas and beliefs and “bark” at the folly and injustices of his society.
The Cynic (Greek: Canine, or Doglike) school of philosophy long survived him."
"Lives and Opinions of the Eminent Philosophers (§ 12)". Book by Diogenes Laertius, circa 200 AD.
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Italian artist Alessandra Aita transforms wood and driftwood into deeply expressive sculptures that feel shaped as much by emotion as by hand.
Using natural fragments worn by time, her figures emerge face-to-face — intimate, tense, tender.
Twisted branches become hair, bark becomes skin, and negative space becomes breath. There’s a raw honesty in these forms, as if the material itself remembers what it once was.
Aita’s sculptures don’t shout. They lean in.
They speak of connection, separation, longing, and the quiet gravity of human encounter — all carried by wood that has already lived a life before becoming art.
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IG: @aita_alessandra
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The mighty Gladius, a sword that conquered empires, was not merely a weapon but an embodiment of the indomitable Roman spirit.
Thrust into the turbulent annals of ancient times, it lay in the hands of those who would carve out the grandeur of Rome itself.
Shrouded in the aura of brute force and cunning battle prowess, the fates of the known world often teetered on its razor’s edge, an epic testimony to the ingenuity and will of those who wielded it.
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The interior of the Galleria Umberto I, a prominent public shopping gallery in Naples, Italy.
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On this day in 1984, the Thomson Twins single “Doctor! Doctor!” debuted on the UK Singles Chart at #18 (February 4)
The follow-up single to their 1983 smash “Hold Me Now” was another worldwide hit for the new wave trio, peaking at #3 in the UK, #5 in Ireland, #11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and in Canada, Germany and Switzerland, #12 in New Zealand and #14 in Australia.
The video of the keyboard-based track from the Thompson Twins’ “Into the Gap” LP was also popular on MTV.
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Four-man bicycle is powered by five chains and has brakes on both its wheels, 1948.
The bike was built by Art Rothschild (top position) who broke three ribs while learning how to ride it.
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As carnival season reaches its peak, one pastry rules them all across Central Europe: the Krapfen (or Berliner, Krafne, Pączki).
While the dough is a masterpiece of soft, airy yeast gold, the true debate always lies in what’s hidden inside.
Historically, the classic filling has always been apricot jam—especially in Austria and Germany—but as traditions traveled, every region added its own local soul.
In Poland, you’ll often find the fragrant and slightly tart rosehip jam, while in the Czech Republic and Hungary, the thick, dark plum jam known as Powidl is a staple.
Modern favorites have introduced decadent layers of pistachio cream, hazelnut chocolate, and vanilla custard.
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The Porsche 550 Spyder was Porsche's first purpose-built race car, dominating 1.5-liter classes with a lightweight design and potent Ernst Fuhrmann-designed 110 hp quad-cam engine.
Debuting in 1953, only 90 units were built through 1956, earning the nickname "Giant Killer" by defeating more powerful cars
1953 - 1957
Designed primarily for racing, the mid-engined, lightweight Porsche 550 Spyder was unveiled in 1953. Its tubular steel frame and aluminium bodywork helped reduce its weight and, in turn, improved its handling.
Powered by a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder engine that produced around 110PS, one of the most memorable successes for the 550 Spyder came with a class win at the notorious Carrera Panamericana race in Mexico in 1953.
It also took a class win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans that year too. Only a limited number of examples of the 550 Spyder were manufactured, but it was a car that helped establish Porsche as a serious contender on the motorsport scene.
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