Category Archives: Stoicism

Michel Houellebecq: The Root, Youth

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Max West

From the 2010 Paris Review interview with Michel Houellebecq: “I am persuaded that feminism is not at the root of political correctness. The actual source is much nastier and dares not speak its name, which is simply hatred for old … Continue reading →

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Bill Watterson

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Max West

Bill Watterson, creator of the eternal Calvin and Hobbes, drew panels for key lines from his famous graduation speech to Kenyon College in 1990. It’s a wonderful strip on “creating a life that reflects your values and satisfies your soul”.

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