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157: The Intellectual Life

Classical Stuff You Should Know

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Relaxation Is Not Just for Monks in a Monastery

I know industrialists who find their relaxation in reading montaigne a. Yet wouldnt the tve my bed, sleeps in his chair and mamam listens to music? E maybe would add more to that list. But like a violin with all its strings completely slackened, what a labor next day to tune them all up again. I think we ot throughall the big ones, anyone can be an intellectual - it requires a commitment of time. A seeking broad base of knowledge is a great way to go,. And that that broad base prepares you for the heights of knowledge. It's one of those insulting things to say that someone who hasn't read the greatest thoughts there are of

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