Drury-lane Prologue Spoken by Mr. Garrick
July 6, 2023The Citadel
July 6, 2023The Power of the Pen
Man’s wisdom is at the tip of his pen,
His intelligence is in his writing.
His pen can raise a man to the rank
That the scepter accords to a king.
Samuel ha-Nagid
Samuel ha-Nagid (993-1056) was a Jewish poet, philosopher, and statesman who lived in Muslim Spain during the Golden Age of Jewish culture. He was a leading figure in the Jewish community and his works, including his poetry and philosophical treatises, continue to be studied for their insights into Jewish thought and culture.