Pearls Of Thought

Selected as a Finalist for the 2013 Eric Hoffer Book Award! Quote lovers now have in one book a collection of many of the wisest things that have ever been said on such topics as family, relationships, art, spirituality, religion, politics, and psychology. Pearls of Wisdom will stimulate your mind, touch your heart, and awaken your soul. The insightful quotations and maxims contained in Pearls of Wisdom are divided into brief chapters that address such topics as family, relationships, art, spirituality, religion, politics, and psychology. These pearls of wisdom will transform your life if you let them. Not only will they help you to make better decisions, they also will increase your level of self-awareness and spur you to make important changes that you have put off for too long. Think of this as your 'little black book' that contains many of the secrets to a more meaningful life.

Dive into a treasury of profound insights and timeless wisdom with "Pearls of Thought" by Maturin M. Ballou. This captivating collection brings together a wealth of thought-provoking ideas and reflections, carefully curated to inspire, uplift, and enlighten readers in today's fast-paced world. Within these pages, you'll discover a rich tapestry of philosophical musings, insightful observations, and poetic reflections that span the breadth of human experience. From matters of the heart to the pursuit of knowledge, from the complexities of existence to the beauty of nature, each "pearl" offers a glimpse into the depth and richness of the human spirit. Maturin M. Ballou, a renowned 19th-century writer and editor, has crafted a masterpiece that transcends time and speaks to the universal aspirations of humanity. Drawing from a diverse range of sources, including literature, philosophy, and spirituality, "Pearls of Thought" invites readers to pause, reflect, and contemplate the profound mysteries of life. Whether you're seeking guidance in times of uncertainty, inspiration for personal growth, or simply a moment of quiet contemplation, this book is sure to delight and inspire. Each "pearl" is a gem of wisdom waiting to be discovered, offering solace, insight, and illumination to those who seek it. Embrace the wisdom of the ages and enrich your life with "Pearls of Thought." Order your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment that will resonate long after the final page is turned.

Kathleen B. Jones brings a scholar's insights and a lyrical voice to this philosophical memoir about her thirty-year fascination with Hannah Arendt, one of the 20th century's most controversial thinkers. With Arendt as her guide, Jones recounts stories from her own life interwoven with Arendt's life and work, demonstrating Arendt's enduring relevance to thinking about the dilemmas of modern life. Editorial Reviews "An extraordinary accomplishment! First off, the writing is beautiful. Diving for Pearls is both biography and autobiography. As a biography of Hannah Arendt it is scholarly and sensitive, guided by Arendt's own hauntingly autobiographical biography of Rahel Varnhagen. As autobiography, it is literary, honest and thoughtful in the Arendtian sense of being actively engaged in thinking. Jones adopts Arendt as a thinking partner, and moves with her toward existential responsibility and gratitude for one's own life. Arendt commented that love is a kind of friendship across the distance the world puts between us. Kathleen B. Jones shows us how love and friendship are possible even across the distance in time the world puts between generations." Daniel Maier-Katkin, author of Stranger from Abroad: Hannah Arendt, Martin Heidegger, Friendship and Forgiveness "Kathleen B. Jones has done what is rarely possible: writing with stunning intellect from the depths of her own heart. In Diving for Pearls, as in all of her work, Jones emulates Arendt by letting no thought go unexamined, no belief unchallenged, no tradition remain a sacred cow. With her typical no-holds-barred honesty, Jones weaves the fascinating story of her own life through this study of Arendt, probing the difference between what we are and who we are, to get at what it means to live authentically and ethically both as individuals and as citizens of the many communities we inhabit." Laurel Corona, author of Until Our Last Breath: A Holocaust Story of Love and Partisan Resistance, and The Mapmaker's Daughter. "Kathleen B. Jones "slips into the skin" of Hannah Arendt to masterfully weave Arendt's thought and life together with significant moments in her own life story. What Jones finds illuminates the lives of female thinkers and the links between intellectual women across time and place. A beautifully written exploration of memory, loss, responsibility, and love, this book is an exemplar of passionate and engaged political thinking." Lori Marso, author of Feminist Thinkers and the Demands of Femininity: The Lives and Work of Intellectual Women.

Sefidvash looks at some of the reasons why marriages fail to thrive and offers practical suggestions for keeping them vibrant, joyous, and intact.

Excerpt from Pearls of Thought To the observant reader many familiar quota tions will naturally occur, the absence of may seem a singular omission in such a connec tion and classification, but doubtless such excerpts will be found in the Treasury of Thought, 9. Much more extended work by the same author, to which this volume is properly a supplement. Of course care has been taken not to repeat any portion of the previous collection. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.