"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Favorite Foreign Films

These are some of my favorite foreign films:
"TheTwilight Samurai" (Japan);
"The Way Home" (Korea);
"Together" (China);
"Secret of Roan Inish" (Ireland);
"Rabbit-proof Fence" (Australia) ;
"Au Revoir Les Enfants (France);
and the beautiful film from which the picture above comes, "Children of Heaven" (Iran).
All are about families, and about caring for others. How blessed we are to have access to such lovely works of art from around the world.
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