The Minister’s Problem

by | May 18, 2025 | Quotes and Quips

The minister thinks it his problem to smooth congregational feathers. Not so: truth soothes, but it also disturbs. The minister’s main business is truth. It is for the rest of us to be of even temper, thick of skin, and to know the difference between being offended...

Argument

by | May 17, 2025 | Quotes and Quips

It’s not important to be right at the beginning of an argument, but it is important to be more right when it concludes. – E.O. 

Embryo Organization

by | May 16, 2025 | Quotes and Quips

“Human and other mammalian embryos were once thought to become organized and give their constituent cells definite fates only after implantation in the womb; now it is found that the embryo begins differentiation and develops a ‘top-bottom axis’ guiding future...

Idea Idols

by | May 15, 2025 | Quotes and Quips

It’s best to not cling too tightly to your own ideas, lest you make them into idols that control you. – E.O.

Preferred Pronouns

by | May 13, 2025 | Quotes and Quips

“Using preferred pronouns isn’t about being woke. It’s a sign of respect,” said the news column. Is it? No, it is a sign of disrespect towards others when you demand that they treat you the way you want to be treated. – E.O.