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"But the wise person can lose nothing. Such a person has everything stored up for themselves, leaving nothing to Fortitude, their own goods are held firm, bound in virtue, which requires nothing from chance, and therefore can't be either increased or diminished." - Seneca, On the Firmness of Wise, 5.4 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Diversity in Texas The Texas economy is extremely diverse, with major industries ranging from agriculture to high tech, and from the military defense to the music industry. “At last count, Texas has over 181 research colleges and universities, as well as innumerable community colleges and trade schools.” The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, one of the largest cancer research centers in the world, and the Johnson Space Center, NASA's center for manned space flight in the United States call to … [Read more...] about Texas History

"Does the light of a lamp shine and keep its glow until its fuel is spent? Why shouldn't your truth, justice, and self-control shine until you are extinguished?" - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 12.15 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Dinosaurs Did you know that fossils from twenty-one (21) different types of dinosaur species have been discovered in Texas? “These creatures roamed the earth from 225 million years ago to 65 million years ago, and have been uncovered in the Panhandle, Central Texas, and Big Bend.” “Texas Facts.” Texas Facts, www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/texas-did-you-know. … [Read more...] about Texas History

"Circumstances are what deceive us - you must be discerning in them. We embrace evil before good. We desire the opposite of what we once desired. Our prayers are at war with our prayers, our plans with our plans." - Seneca, Moral Letters, 45.6 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

The Yellow Rose of Texas “"The Yellow Rose of Texas" is arguably the most famous song about Texas, and it was inspired by a real person. Emily West was a free African-American servant that was allegedly kidnapped by Santa Ana's army on April 16, 1836, and forced to accompany the Mexican army to the Battle of San Jacinto. After the Mexicans defeat, stories began to circulate that Emily helped the Texan cause by distracting General Santa Anna while the Texans attacked.” “Texas Facts.” Texas … [Read more...] about Texas History

"Your mind will take the shape of what you frequently old in thought, for the human spirit is colored by such impressions." - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 5.16 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Shopping Texas changed the way Americans shop. In 1931, the first shopping center in the United States was opened in Highland Park Village, in Texas. … [Read more...] about Texas History

"If you should ever turn your will to things outside your control in order to impress someone, be sure that you have wrecked your whole purpose in life. Be content, then, to be a philosopher in all that you do, and if you wish also to be seen as one, show yourself, first that you are and you will succeed." - Epictetus, Enchiridion 23 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Who were the four presidents of Texas? Do you know who the four presidents of the Republic of Texas were? First was David G. Burnet from March of 1836 to October 1836. Then, Sam Houston was in office from 1836 to 1838. After Sam Houston was Mirabeau B. Lamar from1838-1841. Then Sam Houston took office again from 1841 to 1844. The last president of the Republic of Texas was Anson Jones from 1844 to 1846. … [Read more...] about Texas History