Literature

Nietzsche, Übermensch, Socrates & Taxi Driver (1976)

“He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss also gazes into…

Feb 14 • Dilay 𓋹

Historical Linguistics: How Ancient Languages Shape Modern Thought 0.5

Fifth Episode: Aramaic & Akkadian

Feb 8 • Dilay 𓋹

Kinds of Obsession in English Literature, and the Reason Why

"I am nothing in my soul if not obsessive.” ― Donna Tartt, The Secret History

Nov 20, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

The Philosophy of Eternal Hunger

vampire (n), vam·pire, ˈvam-ˌpī(-ə)r

Sep 23, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

How to Lose Like a Master, Vagabond

“I was looking for strength... but I didn’t even know what strength meant.” — Miyamoto Musashi

Jul 3, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹 and Kardelen

Historical Linguistics: How Ancient Languages Shape Modern Thought 0.4

Third Episode: Classical Chinese, Classical Tibetan & Old Burmese

Jun 8, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

Ex Libris & Cinematica II: The Symposium & Call Me by Your Name (2017)

"People who read are hiders. They hide who they are. People who hide don't always like who they are." — Call Me by Your Name (2017)

Jun 6, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

The Anatomy of a Villain: Joe Goldberg

"It isn’t hard to convince someone you love them if you know what they want to hear." — YOU, S2.E10 "Love, Actually"

May 11, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

Ex Libris & Cinematica I: Letters from a Stoic & Gladiator I

"Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one." —Marcus Aurelius

Apr 16, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

The Anatomy of a Villain: Hannibal Lecter (NBC)

"Must I denounce myself as a monster while you still refuse to see the one growing inside you?" — Hannibal, S2.E9 "Shiizakana"

Feb 6, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

μᾰνῐ́ᾱ • (mănĭ́ā) f (genitive μᾰνῐ́ᾱς); first declension

1. madness, frenzy, enthusiasm 2. mad desire, compulsion

Feb 3, 2025 • Dilay 𓋹

BIBLIOflavors of the Month: December 2024

Books, films, plays, performances, and music.

Dec 20, 2024 • Dilay 𓋹

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