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So powerful is the light of unity, that it can
illuminate the whole earth. There was naturally short suspense for those present who could not see,
when Lord Carnarvon said to me `Can you see anything'. I replied to
him Yes, it is wonderful. I then with precaution made the hole
sufficiently large for both of us to see. With the light of an
electric torch as well as an additional candle we looked in. Our
sensations and astonishment are difficult to describe as the better
light revealed to us the marvellous collection of treasures … We closed the hole,
locked the wooden-grill which had been placed upon the first
doorway, we mounted our donkeys and return home contemplating what
we had seen. Time will not admit of our giving more than the foregoing brief outline
of Judge Burton's speech on passing sentence, during the delivery of which the
judge was deeply affected – to tears. His Honor was listened to with the
deepest attention by a crowded court; and we trust that the remarks which fell
from the Bench will have the effect they were intended to produce on the
audience – of showing them that the black man, like the white man, has a soul
to be saved, and that any outrage on the former by the latter, will be as soon
avenged, as would be an outrage on the white man by the black savage. |
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Reasoning at every step he treads,
Man yet mistakes his way,
While meaner things, whom instinct leads,
Are rarely known to stray.
William Cowper, English poet and hymnist, possibly born on November 26, 1731; from 'The
Doves' (1780), line 1
Candid, and generous, and just,
Boys care but little whom they trust,
An error soon corrected—
For who but learns in riper years
That man, when smoothest he appears
Is most to be suspected?
William Cowper; from 'Friendship' (1782), line 19
Toll for the brave —
The brave! that are no more;
All sunk beneath the wave,
Fast by their native shore!
William Cowper; from 'On the Loss of the Royal George' (1791), st. 1
And Satan trembles when he sees
The weakest saint upon his knees.
William Cowper; from Olney Hymns (1779), No. 29, 'Exhortation to
Prayer'
Glory, built
On selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
William Cowper; from Table Talk (1782), Line 1
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home!
William Cowper; from The Progress of Error (1782), Line 415
I pity bashful men, who feel the pain
Of fancied scorn and undeserved disdain,
And bear the marks upon a blushing face,
Of needless shame, and self-impos'd disgrace.
William Cowper; from Conversation (1782), Line 347
Oh, had I received the education I desired, had I been bred to the profession
of the law, I might have been a useful member of society, and instead of myself
and my property being taken care of, I might have been a protector of the
helpless, a pleader for the poor and unfortunate.
Sarah Moore Grimké, American abolitionist, attorney, judge and feminist, born
on November 26, 1792; As quoted in The Grimke Sisters from South Carolina
(1969) by Gerda Lerna
There has been a comparatively greater
proportion of good queens, than of good kings.
Sarah Moore Grimké, from Letters on the Equality of the Sexes and the
Condition of Woman (1853), Letter 9 (August
25, 1837)
If the sewing societies, the avails of whose industry are now expended in
supporting and educating young men for the ministry, were to withdraw their
contributions to these objects, and give them where they are more needed, to
their advancement of their own sex in useful learning, the next generation might
furnish sufficient proof, that in intelligence and ability to master the whole
circle of sciences, woman is not inferior to man.
Sarah Moore Grimké, ibid, Letter 15 (October
20, 1837)
I know nothing of man's rights, or woman's rights; human rights are all
that I recognise.
Sarah Moore Grimké; ibid
I didn't mean you were stupid. It's
just that you're not logical, which isn't the same thing at all.
Eugčne Ionesco, French-Romanian playwright and dramatist, born on November
26, 1909; Amédée from Amédée or How to Get Rid of It (1954)
It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.
Eugčne Ionesco
It isn't what people think that's important, but the reason they
think what they think.
Eugčne Ionesco
Ideologies separate us. Dreams and anguish bring us together.
Eugčne Ionesco
Why do people always expect authors to answer questions? I am an
author because I want to ask questions. If I had answers, I'd be a politician.
Eugčne Ionesco
November
26
is the 330th
day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (331st
in leap years),
with 35 days remaining.
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Eid ul-Fitr (Eid al Fitr; Eid al-Fitr; Eid ul Fitr; 'Id-al-Fitr) (2003)
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Today (Eid, or 'Id; Arabic: عيد الفطر, Persian: عید فطرTurkish: Ramazan Bayramı / Şeker Bayramı, often abbreviated as simply Eid; Hari Raya Puasa in South-east Asia) is one of the most important days in the Islamic calendar, and commences with the first sighting of the first New Moon following Ramadan. When the Ramadan fast ends (the first day of the month of Shawwal) it is celebrated for three days in a holiday called Id-al-Fitr (the Feast of Fast Breaking). Gifts are exchanged; friends and family gather for large meals and to pray in congregation. In some cities, fairs are held to celebrate the end of the Fast of Ramadan.
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When the first sliver of
the crescent ('new') moon appears, the fast of Ramadan (the ninth month of the
Islamic calendar) comes to an end. It is similar to Christmas/New Year's
festivals (sometimes Muslim people will explain to non-Muslims that the
Eid, or Id, is "like our Christmas"), in that often people buy new clothes, especially for the
children, who are dressed in finery. In many cities, there are carnivals
with rides and games. Relatives give children coins and sweets as gifts.
Families gather for feasts, to indulge in the foods that were only enjoyed
at night during Ramadan.
MacDonald, Margaret
Read, The Folklore of World
Holidays, Gale Research 1992
"Muslims use many phrases in various
languages to congratulate one another for the completion of the obligation
of fasting and the 'Eid-ul-Fitr festival. Here is a sampling of them:
"Kullu am wa antum bi-khair" (May you be well throughout the year) – Arabic
"Atyab at-tihani bi-munasabat hulul shahru
Ramadan al-Mubarak" (The most precious congratulations on the
occasion of the coming of Ramadan) – Arabic
"Elveda, ey Ramazan" (Farewell, O Ramadan) – Turkish
"'Eid mubarak (A Blessed 'Eid)" – universal" Source
"'Id begins with a trip to the mosque. Alms are
given to the poor, and everyone rejoices on this day. There is usually a
party on the evening of 'Id. Since Islam bans dancing or drinking, there
are no "dance parties" or alcohol beverages served. Instead, soft drinks
and sherbet are served with the food. Mostly sweet foods are served on
this day. One drink, Sekanjabin, which is a sweet mint drink, is served
at most 'Id parties." Source
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