Plato used the dialogue format because the exchange of views, the posing and answering of questions, showed that understanding is a living, dynamic process. He distrusted writing because the settled character of the written word makes it look as if… — John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Copy Share
Plato used the dialogue format because the exchange of views, the posing and answering of questions, showed that understanding is a living, dynamic process. He distrusted writing because the settled character of the written word makes it look as if truth can be fixed and made to stand still. It is worth remembering that this greatest advocate of the objective… — John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Copy Share
For God's Sake be sure you do not risk the cannon. — John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Copy Share Image
I have not time to say any more, but to beg you will give my duty to the Queen, and let her know her… — John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Copy Share Image
No soldier can fight unless he is properly fed on beef and beer. — John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Copy Share Image
