In german by Franz Schubert: An Sylvia (orch. Schmalcz) / Matthias Goerne, baritone · Manfred Honeck, conductor · Berliner Philharmoniker / Recorded at the Berlin: An SilviaGerman source: Eduard von Bauernfeld Was ist Silvia, saget an,Dass sie die weite Flur preist? Schön und zart seh’ ich sie nah’n, Auf Himmels Gunst und Spur weist, Dass ihr alles untertan. Ist…
Henry van Dyke’s “The Foot-Path to Peace” is more than just a collection of poetic words—it’s a simple yet profound guide to a fulfilling life. In this post, I’ll share my thoughts on his perspective and why his message remains relevant today. The Simple Truth About Happiness Van Dyke begins by emphasizing the reasons to be happy,…
Today, as Omar Khayyam, translated by Edward FitzGerald, once said: Carpe diem: Ah, make the most of what we yet may spend, before we too into the dust descend; dust into dust, and under dust, to lie, sans wine, sans song, sans singer, and – sans end. Therefore, I want to embrace the moment and…
But, granting that we had both the will and the sense to choose our friends well, how few of us have the power! or, at least, how limited, for most, is the sphere of choice! Nearly all our associations are determined by chance or necessity; and restricted within a narrow circle. We cannot know whom…
