Understanding

MacArther’s Experience at West Point (illustration)

The first section was studying the time-space relationship later formulated by Einstein as his Theory of Relativity. The text was complex and, being unable to comprehend it, I committed the pages to memory. When I was called upon to recite it, I solemnly reeled off almost word fo …

Barron: Mother, I am Nine Feet Tall (illustration)

A little boy came running to his mother, shouting, “Mother, I am nine feet tall.” His mother responded, “Don’t talk such nonsense.” “But,” he said, “I really am nine feet tall. I measured myself.” “Well, how did you measure yourself?&q …

Frenchman Becomes Naturalized (illustration)

A Frenchman who had lived in England for a number of years desired to become naturalized. He accordingly went to London, went through the necessary ceremony, and paid the customary fees. When he returned to his friends, one of them said, “Well, I suppose you are an Englishma …

Recipe For Better Understanding (illustration)

A recipe for better understanding is one cupful of listening when the person speaks: measure words carefully. Add a heaping teaspoonful of sympathetic consideration. Sift together to get a smooth batter for a consistent reply. Use generous amounts of long-suffering and forbea …

Freud - A question he could not answer (illustration)

The philosopher Freud once said to a dear woman friend: “You know, for more than 30 years I ...