T hese days, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps means to succeed on your own, through sheer will and hard work. It originally meant... Read More.

J ohn Steinbeck was familiar with Jungian psychology, so seeing it reflected in his work isn’t surprising. This interpretation is especially relevant, considering... Read More.

A poem by that addresses not only the limited thinking behind censorship, but also the dangerous implications of the practice. By Daniel W.... Read More.

T his expression is frequently dished out as advice to do more than is required, in order to impress the boss. In its original... Read More.

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