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In "A Discontented Sugar Broker" from *The Bab Ballads*, we are introduced to a prominent figure in the East India broking scene, whose identity remains undisclosed out of respect for privacy. This individual enjoys considerable success in his profession, evidenced by his financial stability, a dedicated spouse, a team consisting of a manager, a few boys, six clerks, and seven porters, and a home free from creditors. Despite this outward prosperity, he harbors a personal dissatisfaction stemming from his…-
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Ballad of the Philanthropist
Ballad of the Philanthropist begins in a place where peace reigned so steadily, it became nearly unbearable for one man sworn to uphold the law. Pomona Road and its adjoining gardens stood as an exemplar of domestic civility—each house adorned with floral perfection, each resident attuned to quiet harmony. Chapels echoed softly on Sunday mornings, not a single public house disrupted the order, and disputes, if any, never rose above whispered discontent. But amid this polished calmness walked B. 13, a…-
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BACKWORD
The chapter opens with a playful dialogue between a narrator and Pooh, referencing the "Tao of Pooh," which symbolizes a philosophical approach rooted in simplicity and naturalness. The conversation introduces the idea of understanding the Tao not through complex explanations but through an intuitive, almost musical, expression. Pooh’s innocent response highlights the theme that profound wisdom can often be conveyed in simple, gentle ways, emphasizing that true understanding of the Tao lies beyond…-
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Aviation Development
Aviation Development during 1911 reflects a year of groundbreaking progress, where innovation and daring merged to shape the future of flight. This chapter offers a detailed look at how records in speed, distance, duration, and altitude were achieved by aviators across both Europe and America. These achievements are not only categorized by their nature but also distinguished by whether pilots flew solo or carried passengers. The scope of progress wasn’t isolated—it was global. Pilots pushed their…-
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Author’s Note
Author’s Note in Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering provides an insightful reflection on the author's journey, particularly highlighting the trajectory of his first book, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference. Published twenty-five years ago, The Tipping Point was conceived during the author’s time in a small Chelsea apartment, where he experienced the nerves and excitement typical of a first-time author. He describes the…-
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Aunt Fancy Speaks
Aunt Fancy Speaks as she reflects on the deepening political tensions that defined December of 1860, focusing on President Buchanan’s handling of South Carolina's secession crisis. With the possibility of South Carolina breaking away from the Union looming large, Buchanan concentrated on drafting his annual message to Congress. William Henry Trescot, a member of South Carolina’s elite, played a significant role in advising Buchanan, providing insights into the region’s grievances and the Southern…-
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As It Is
In the poem "As It Is," the narrator muses on his wishes for a better world, one with kinder people, less greed, and softer views on the faults of others. Despite his longing for improvement, he accepts the world and its inhabitants as they are, acknowledging that life, with all its sorrow, bitterness, and pain, also brings joy, friendship, and love. He concludes that the world, in all its complexity, is ultimately a place of more gladness than sorrow, suggesting an acceptance of life's imperfections and a…-
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Artistic Inspiration
Artistic Inspiration has been a driving force throughout history, with the world’s most renowned artists drawing from personal experiences, cultural events, and even political upheaval. Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, for example, was profoundly impacted by the death of his older brother, who passed away nine months before Dalí was born. This tragedy influenced much of his work, notably in his 1963 painting Portrait of My Dead Brother. The emotional connection Dalí felt to his brother’s absence is…-
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Any Minute Now
Any Minute Now, the growing tensions at Fort Sumter marked a critical period in early April, as Major Robert Anderson found himself grappling with the weight of an uncertain fate. Anderson, a composed military leader, was awaiting a possible order from Washington to vacate the fort, but the possibility of military action loomed over him. While he had mentally prepared to fight if necessary, he also began to see surrender as the best means of avoiding unnecessary bloodshed. However, Anderson's concerns ran…-
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In the introduction to *Legends and Lyrics—First Series*, Charles Dickens recounts his intriguing discovery and subsequent correspondence with Miss Mary Berwick, an unrecognized talent whose heartfelt poem caught his eye in 1853 while he was overseeing submissions for the weekly journal *Household Words*. Berwick, unknown to Dickens, turned out to be a pseudonym for Adelaide Anne Procter, the eldest daughter of Dickens' old friend, the literary figure Barry Cornwall. Dickens describes this unexpected…-
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