Russell, an Ohio man of letters, arranges a lifetime’s reading into essays on themes such as insufficiency, extremes, disguises, standards, rewards, limits and incongruity. Each is built from sayings and stories gathered from Goethe, Joubert, Johnson, Hazlitt, Montaigne and many more, linked by his own reflections on how people see, judge and deceive themselves.
A browsing book of quotations and anecdotes, perfect for readers who enjoy commonplace books and good talk. Download the free EPUB.