The Benefits of Kindness Are Rarely Obvious at First He, who wishes to secure the good of others, has already secured his own. When I first read this line by Confucius, I didn’t find it comforting. I found it slightly annoying. It sounded too neat. Too clean. Almost suspiciously optimistic. After all, most of us Read more…

INTRODUCTION If you enjoy books about reading, spiritual journeys, or medieval literature, chances are you’ve come across or been intrigued by Dante’s Inferno. Often referenced alongside the Bible and William Shakespeare in literary circles, this epic poem continues to spark discussions centuries after it was written. But what makes it such an enduring masterpiece? Let’s Read more…