EGAMI GOROKU (Egami's Sayings). 6

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This volume contains a first complete edition and English translation of the second of the three major forms in which the so-called “Sayings of the Desert Fathers” (Apophthegmata Patrum, AP) have come down to us. The first form is known as the “Alphabetic” collection (APalph) because its roughly a thousand items are arranged in more or less alphabetical order by reference to the approximately o...

The Power of Proverbs: Dissonance Reduction through Common Sayings

After reading a detailed account of a serious mistake in which a similar-age other went against personal values or a prior commitment, undergraduates rated their feelings of dissonance (regret, hypocrisy, and stupidity) had they been in the actor's place. Relative to a control condition, reading relevant proverbs such as "everybody makes mistakes" or "live and learn" significantly reduced feeli...

The 2002 Presidential Address: N.P.D.G.B. and other surgical sayings.

Presenting to you today is a highlight of my life, but it’s also pretty intimidating, because I know how hard it can be to interest an audience as diverse as you are. I am not like other presidents for whom this office was merely a stepping stone to more exalted honors. I’m stuck as a burn doctor; and this—probably fortunately—will be my only chance to speak my mind. I will begin by saying that...

"The little red book"--sayings of chairman Brennan.

T A a w N t p o t e f i d t w g t k n d m b i l h a ood Morning. First, let me say what an honor it is to articipate in this Festschrift for Murray Brennan. Not nly is he a phenomenal mentor and role model for me, but feel privileged to have him as a friend. In my remarks, I have summarized 10 characteristics of a reat leader like Murray Brennan and I will link them to ommon expressions that Mu...

Mastering the jazz standard: sayings and doings of artistic valuation