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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 you’d expect … 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. Â 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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