"THERE DO EXIST ENQUIRING MINDS, which long for the truth of the heart, seek it, strive to solve the problems set by life, try to penetrate to the essence of things and phenomena and to penetrate into themselves. If a man reasons and thinks soundly, no matter which path he follows in solving these problems, he must inevitably arrive back at himself, and begin with the solution of the problem of what he is himself and what his place is in the world around him. For without this knowledge, he will have no focal point in his search. Socrates’ words, “Know thyself” remain for all those who seek true knowledge and being."

VIEWS FROM THE REAL WORLD, BY by G.I. Gurdjieff, p 43

30 January 2010

Children's books from before 1984 banned by US government.


"What you read as a child is very likely now considered dangerous contraband under CPSIA. Don't know what the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) is? It's a good idea gone horribly awry that means we can't offer children's books from 1984 or earlier for sale because they are considered inherently dangerous. (we also can't give them to literacy programs either) There are ZERO cases of children having been injured by books." ~ Owner, Rainy Day Paperback.com
See some of these banned books in the Flickr slideshow: Rainy Day Paperback.com"

Books were my refuge when I was a child, they were my mentors, best friends, and baby sitters; they were the places I went when no place else would do. I am sorry and heartbroken to hear they have been taken away from those brilliant minds to come... and from You. 

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