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god Is Not Great
I recently reread Christopher Hitchens’ magnum opus against religion, and thought I’d share some of the excerpts I found most interesting on this pass. No matter what you believe in, the book is fascinating, and littered with the venomous prose … Continue reading
Posted in Food For Thought, Quotes, Rationality
Tagged Christopher Hitchens, Clarity, Religion, Wordplay, Writing
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Politics and the English Language
In 1946, George Orwell wrote an essay that should be read by everyone who needs to convey an idea. Orwell’s thesis is that clouded language leads to clouded thinking, and so we should strive to choose the words that most … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Business, Food For Thought, Inspiration, Quotes
Tagged Christopher Hitchens, English Language, George Orwell, Word Choice, Writing
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