Tumble-bug and Money-bug in a Civilized World
A paired comparison of the dung-rolling insect and a human money maker as two tumble-bugs. The piece explores instinct, parental care, and the roles of earthworms and beetles in fertility, while arguing wealth can fund progress even as it risks family ruin. It cites Darwin and historical figures to frame civilization’s use of wealth.
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Mr. Money
Sayings of Famous Women in History
A column exploring notable maxims attributed to women from antiquity to the 18th century. It highlights figures such as Octavia, Cleopatra, Madame de Stael, Tomyris, Agrippina, Madame Roland, Madame de Sevigne, and others, noting how their words and actions challenged male power and shaped culture, with reflections on their impact and legacy.
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Warren
Matcees
Madame DE Stall
Napoleon
Marcy
Engand
Neckar
Pitt
Marame de Stael
Aysin
Dickene
Dorrit
Madame Do Staci
Madame de Staci
Lalande
Madame Recamier
de Stael
Recamier
Madame de Stael
Madame du Stad
Gosthe
Curran
Hecr
Madame de Ssael
Agrippina
Nero
Neers
Gothers
Carlyle
Madame Roland
Lamarche
Perron
Madame DE Sevigne
Athong
Socrates
Charles Loule d'Orle
Madame de Duvigny
Burgundy
Louis XIV
Madame de Mainienon
Maslaine du Maintenan
France
Louie XIV
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Cleopatra
Antony
Mart Anetony
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Alfred de Musset
George Sand
Tn Apice
San Timant
Corinne
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Tomyria
Che Tn
Tomyris
Paevie
Roman
Ardice
Paetus
Jung
Midge
Liberty
Goethe
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Pluterch
Abraham Lincoln
Ealis
Countess OF
Blessington
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Napoleon II
London
Tuileries Palace
Paris
Shwe
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von Moltke