Another C.S. Lewis Eleventary

Another C.S. Lewis Eleventary

Clive Staples Lewis was a British writer and theologian. He held academic positions in English literature at Oxford and Cambridge and is known for his Chronicles of Narnia and other writings. “‘Safe?’ said Mr. Beaver; ‘don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells...
An Umberto Eco Eleventary

An Umberto Eco Eleventary

Umberto Eco was an Italian novelist, literary critic, philosopher, and professor. 1. “I love the smell of book ink in the morning.” 2. “There is nothing more wonderful than a list, that instrument of wondrous hypotyposis.” 3. “A democratic civilization will save...
An Ambrose Bierce Eleventary

An Ambrose Bierce Eleventary

Bierce was an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and Civil War veteran who was known for his social commentary. 1. Politics is the strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles; the conduct of public affairs for private advantage. 2. The...
A Thomas Sowell Eleventary

A Thomas Sowell Eleventary

Thomas Sowell dropped out of Stuyvesant High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He later became an economist and social theorist who is currently a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. 1. People who...
A Bum Eleventary

A Bum Eleventary

“Bum” Phillips was an American football coach at the high school, college and professional levels. He served as head coach for the Houston Oilers from 1975 to 1980 and the New Orleans Saints from 1981 to 1985. 1. “Winning is only half of it. Having fun is...