“Come now, said Socrates, tell us again, Antisthenes, how you pride yourself on wealth despite such a humble estate.” “For I believe, people, that wealth and poverty are not in the house, but in the soul! I see many who, despite having great wealth, consider themselves so poor that they accept any effort and danger … Read more
Who hasn’t heard of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza? Spotting a young man reading a book while slapping his forehead and laughing, Spanish King Philip III said in the 17th century, “This guy is either crazy or reading Don Quixote.” A courtier went to ask the young man about the book and hurriedly informed the … Read more
After the fall of the Roman Empire, the entire Europe was engulfed in centuries-long wars and general poverty, in which urban culture remained preserved only in traces. In such circumstances, all forms of classical art, including the art of garden design, almost completely evaporated and disappeared. The Church, with its monasteries, remained the only bearer … Read more
In today’s world, many long for change. People want to see changes, they want a world that will know how to deal with burning issues, not only recognize them but also offer valid solutions and finally – solve them. We can quickly list the main questions that the world as a whole is facing today, … Read more
Dr. Maria Montessori (1870 – 1952), famous for her pedagogical approach that changed the prevailing view of children and childhood, known as the Montessori method, is also recognized as the first woman in Italy to obtain a medical degree despite prejudices. Her method emerged from the need to help children living on the streets, with … Read more
Every being has its own destiny and the path it takes to reach that destiny. For humans, it is the conquest of humanity, meaning all the good and noble that is implied by that. Human history has been marked by racial, national, religious, and other intolerance, wars, terrorism, poverty, hunger and disease, but in those … Read more
Today, as ecological issues arise on all sides, we are becoming more and more aware of how our natural environment is deteriorating. Our cities do not have clean air or drinking water necessary for a healthy life. Erosion and the transformation of fertile land into deserts are happening in many places on the planet, and … Read more
Photographs in the press have accustomed us to the most horrifying scenes that show the widespread poverty that a large part of humanity is facing. Hunger is like a savage claw that surpasses even the most severe diseases because, like in the case of serious illnesses, there is no remedy effective enough to stop it. … Read more
Nelson Mandela was the first democratically elected president of the Republic of South Africa, a country that had suffered for centuries from the consequences of social and economic discrimination in its racially divided society. From his early understanding of democracy within the context of his culture to his persistent efforts and sacrifices in later stages … Read more
It is pointless to repeatedly mention situations that affect everyone in the world because the media has already taken on the task of broadcasting them, but also because by repeating them, we only amplify the problem without finding a solution. What generally affects us the most is the approach to the situation, at least the … Read more
