Good Judgment Is Great. Being Judgmental Not So Great. One of the hardest lessons in life is unlearning how to be judgmental. Making judgments is a skill learned early. Good judgment is a critical life skill. Judging other people and their behavior seems to develop naturally. Learning not to judge others is hard. For too […]
Unlearning the Habit of Judging Others
Published on August 17, 1945, George Orwell’s Animal Farm transformed English political vocabulary. Beyond allegory, it gifted enduring metaphors—“some are more equal than others,” “Squealer tactics,” “Napoleonic rule”—still used to expose corruption, betrayal, and propaganda in modern discourse, embedding Orwell’s satire into everyday English critique of power.
Publication of Animal Farm – From Fairy Story to Political Vocabulary
On August 14, 1994, Elias Canetti died in Zurich, leaving a profound mark on English intellectual discourse. Through works like Crowds and Power, his German prose—translated into English—reshaped conversations about authority, mass psychology, and the language of power.
Death of Elias Canetti (1905–1994) – Bringing Crowds and Power into English
On August 13, 1946, H. G. Wells died, leaving English richer with phrases like “time machine,” “World State,” and “War of the Worlds.” His visionary blend of science, politics, and storytelling rewired the language for speaking about the past, the future, and everything between.
Death of H. G. Wells (1866–1946) – Giving English a Vision of Tomorrow
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