If one could roam around 9th century Baghdad, one could hear a phrase that would bring a headache to many present-day devoted Muslims. “The ink of a scholar is more important than the blood of a martyr”. How come those words derived from the collective memory of the prophet’s teachings fell out of prominence in the years to come and when did seeking the truth though philosophy became irrelevant?
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Just talking to myself
Health, Fun, Happiness vs. Keeping tabs
Αιτώ δ’ υγείαν πρώτον, είτ’ ευπραξίαν. Τρίτον δε χαίρειν, είτ’ οφείλειν μηδενί. –Φιλήμων “Firstly I want health, second to have … More
Well, there is a reason for chocolate
Chocolate is good, and so are comics. Anonymous There are times that I am tired, anxious, frustrated – a thirsty … More
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1ο και 2ο [ Με υποσημείωση: ” Ρόδα είναι και γυρίζει ” ] Υ.Γ. [ Για να ευθυμήσουμε ]
Persian gulf
Πολύ θα ήθελα να πάω στον περσικό κόλπο .. Η απεραντοσύνη του ινδικού ωκεανού συναντά την κοιτίδα του ανθρώπινου πολιτισμού … More
Ergo proxy
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