Humanity Dick & The Donkey
If I had a donkey wot wouldn’t go, D’ ye think I’d wollop him? No, no, no! But gentle means I’d try, d’ ye see, Because I hate all cruelty. … Continue reading Humanity Dick & The Donkey
Category: The Value of Life
The Vicar Who Went to Prison
We have all felt that initial exuberance of being a part of something new, something important. When we are in a meeting of like-minded individuals, it is easy to embrace … Continue reading The Vicar Who Went to Prison
The Group of Twenty-Two
Margaret Mead’s rallying call of “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” has inspired many … Continue reading The Group of Twenty-Two
Christmas 1843 – The Gift That Keeps on Giving
“Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in … Continue reading Christmas 1843 – The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Outliers & The Man from Wales
“To train and educate the rising generation will at all times be the first object of society, to which every other will be subordinate”. (The Social System, 1826) From the … Continue reading Outliers & The Man from Wales
All the Children
“The smallest child in the factories were scavengers……they go under the machine, while it is going……….it is very dangerous when they first come, but they become used to it.” Charles … Continue reading All the Children
