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Day 68 - Harvard Classics - 90 Day Challenge





Sep 29: SAYINGS OF CONFUCIUS

Prophet of 400 Million People

Confucius was a Chinese magistrate in 500 B.C. He lost the favor
of the Emperor and wandered from city to city, teaching and giving
counsel. After his death, Emperor and people alike bowed
before his shrine.

Read from SAYINGS OF CONFUCIUS ..................    Vol. 44, pp. 5-14



Sep 30: Emerson's MANNERS

A Gentleman According to Emerson

An etiquette book and a good tailor do not always produce a
gentleman—neither does the Social Register include only gentlemen.
Emerson by quaint stories tells how fashion and manners
combine to make that rare product—a gentleman.

Read from Emerson's MANNERS ......................    Vol. 5, pp. 199-208



Oct 1: Machiavelli's THE PRINCE

Princes To-day and Yesterday

To-day the chief duty of a prince is to be the nation's friend
maker. Years ago princes desired supreme power and, by fair
means or foul, strove for control. Machiavelli was a guide for
such ambitious princes.

Read from Machiavelli's THE PRINCE ........    Vol. 36, pp. 36-44



Oct 2: Darwin's VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE

Veteran Tells of Indian War

Just before Darwin visited Bahia Blanca, an Indian insurrection
had been ruthlessly put down. A veteran of the Indian war told
Darwin how Indians had been treated.

Read from Darwin's VOYAGE OF THE BEAGLE ......    Vol. 29, pp. 107-111