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The Elephantine papyri - written as some of the books of the Bible are being written - is true social and legal documentation, and to historians overwhelmingly powerful and moving, even when ostensibly about trivial things. Simon Schama biblebookdocumentation share on social
The Jewish story is the story of wandering. It is the story of extraordinary heterogeneous complication. Simon Schama complicationextraordinaryheterogeneous Change image and share on social
Jews can live their own life as Jews and yet be part of a different country. Simon Schama countryjewlife Change image and share on social
A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going. Ashwin Sanghi adrenalineconcealhistory Change image and share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social
My personal philosophy would be don't whine, don't let opportunities pass you by, be willing to work hard, and remember that you don't know as much as you think you do, ever. James Marsters hardopportunitypas Change image and share on social
