Mar 18, 2015 | Natural Steward, Wednesday Quotes
“In the first place, thanks to those who work it, the land bears not only the means for people to live, but also bears the means for them to live pleasantly.” Xenophon, The Estate Manager This past week I planted my spring greens. There is something about placing...
Dec 3, 2014 | Man of the Household, Wednesday Quotes
“So if one doesn’t know how to make use of it, Critobulus, then money must be kept at such a distance that it isn’t even included among one’s assets.” Socrates, in The Estate Manager, by Xenophon This time of year a credit card can seem to take on a life of its own....
Jun 18, 2014 | Natural Steward, Wednesday Quotes
“Whoever it was who said that agriculture is the mother and nurse of all other arts was right, because when agriculture is faring well, all the other arts are strengthened too; but wherever the land is forced into barrenness, all the other arts, whether based on land...
Apr 9, 2014 | Aleteia, Articles, Natural Steward, Wednesday Quotes
“The land provides the greatest abundance of good things, but doesn’t allow them to be taken without effort.” “Furthermore, the land also freely teaches justice to those who are capable of learning; for it does people favors in proportion to how well they serve it.”...
Dec 11, 2013 | Man of the Household, Wednesday Quotes
Ischomachus’ wife: “My mother told me that my job was to be responsible.” Ischomachus: “Yes, my dear, of course, my father gave me the same advice.” Xenophon, The Estate Manager, VII Her parents told her to be responsible. And his told him. We can presume the parents...
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