Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, developed atomic theory and taught that true happiness comes from wisdom, not wealth or ...

All of us who are a part of the Calvin community share a common vocation. We have been called to love God and neighbor and to anticipate — in our work, in our relationships, both inside and outside of ...

In 'The Fast’, John Oakes reveals numerous facets of the act of self-deprivation through historical, scientific, and cultural ...

I have heard it at Celebration. Unfortunately everyone was screaming and yelling at the people that were pulled on stage to mimic a dance contest. It TOTALLY ruined the listening session. You could ...

You could find similar sentiments going back at least as far as Plato; here, Madison is being ... should be unmotivated by vanity or the quest for money and power. However, in Federalist Paper ...

Coleman was once the most popular child star in America, starring on the beloved sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes alongside Todd Bridges and Dana Plato. He captivated America with his small stature ...

but he preserved their venerable offices and titles “with anxious care,” seeming to consult them and massaging their vanity. Augustus established a regime on their backs whose stability and ...

This combination of photos shows current and former members of "Saturday Night Live," top row from left, Fred Armisen, Chloe Fineman, Will Forte, Seth Meyers, Bobby Moynihan, bottom row from left ...

She later expressed regret over stepping down. Vanity Fair editors are joined by the All or Nothing author to unpack the rotating cast of loyalists and opportunists who have fallen in and out of ...