“ This being human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor...Welcome and entertain them all. Treat each guest honorably. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. ” ― Rumi
An irresistible comedy about faith, desire, and middle-class morality from the man described by Kingsley Amis as “the funniest serious writer to be found on either side of the Atlantic.”Pity the poor reverend Andrew Mackerel of the People’s Liberal
This work brings together in one volume and in chronological order writings on the greatest philosophers by specialists, designed to be accessible to the general reader. The book covers: Anthony Gottlieb on Socrates; Bernard Williams on Plato; John Cottin
Being released to tie in with the top-secret and long-awaited film from the late director, the book includes both the screenplay and the classic novel in one volume. 16-page photo insert.