… good men to do nothing" (Edmund Burke). When good and honorable men allow evil to endure because they don't stand up for the just thing, then that is when evil truly does take over. Writers of the 19th century witnessed this scenario over and over…

… petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle. Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, …

… Lee. It was published in 1960 then it went on to win the Pulitzer prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award winning film. Harper Lee always considered her book to be a simple love story. Today it is regarded as a masterpiece of American…

… in the 19th century, think if he were to visit our society today? I think Mr. Thoreau would be very disappointed at the lack of simplicity like there was in the 1800's, the lack of bonding with nature, and the fast paced speed at which everything…

… treasures can stand the test of time. This book, released in 1960, has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, and is still going strong. The book, illustrating the prejudice, hypocrisy, and inhumanity of a small town in Alabama in the 1930's, has…

… by Margaret Atwood is consumerism. To consume, as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language is "To take in as food; eat or drink up. To expend; use up. To purchase (goods or services) for direct use or ownership. To waste;…

… the author's growing up years and gives the reader many insights into herself. Dillard describes many of the things that molded her during her childhood years, including family, humor, nature, drawing, and sports. At various times during her childhood,…

… at a young age. Along with that come fears of not being able to fulfill all their dreams, not being able to live a prosperous life and take full advantage of their time on earth. It is a sad fate that is uncontrollable by any human, and to view a…

… by Mark Twain in the late 19th century, tells the story of a man from Connecticut, Hank Morgan, who was hit with a crowbar, and awoke to find himself in 6th century England. Hank is promptly captured by a knight and taken to Camelot. Soon sentenced…

… gathered together and considered as a whole: multitudinous stars considered as a galaxy. The interaction between a group and its parts is intricate: the position of each star slightly affects the movement and spin of the galaxy, and the placement of…