quipus
quipus or khipus , groups of strings, knotted for tally, which were used by the Inca for keeping records and sending messages. The quipu was based on the decimal system. Small cords with knots in them were attached to a main cord or a top band; the color of the cord, its place, its size, and the knots in it were all of significance to the record or the message. The quipus had to be made up and deciphered by specially trained officials. The method of deciphering is not known today, although Andean shepherds still use a sort of quipu.
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A good idea from ... La Rochefoucauld
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 10/3/1999; ; 666 words
; ...examples of the genius of Francois duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613- 80), the author...modern, it is because La Rochefoucauld deliberately stripped them...Down the centuries, La Rochefoucauld inspired other great books...
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You Can Look It Up: Big Head, Big Fall
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/1/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...proper text. "Consult la Rochefoucauld," said the commissioner...those delicious insights of Francois, duc de la Rochefoucauld. What follows is a truncated...with his story? Maybe la Rochefoucauld knows the answer. Perhaps...
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Speaking French. (for the people).
Magazine article from: Insight on the News; 9/30/2002; ; 541 words
; ...17th century French writer, Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld, was equally adept with...while for the richness of la Rochefoucauld's maxims to sink in, but...in one's speech." La Rochefoucauld could be caustic. "In most...
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Steinbrenner's pride, arrogance are classic
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 8/5/1990; ; 700+ words
; ...where to find the proper text. "Consult la Rochefoucauld," said the commissioner, referring to the...Vincent said. Now for those delicious insights of Francois, duc de la Rochefoucauld. Here is a truncated version of the passage...
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Today in History - Oct. 16
News Wire article from: AP Online; 10/16/2003; ; 680 words
; ...Abdel Nasser. In 1973, Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho were named winners of the Nobel Peace Prize...we do not always like those whom we admire." _ Francois, Duc de la Rochefoucauld, French moralist (1613-1680). Copyright 2003...
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H.D.S. GREENWAY
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 3/7/2003; 700+ words
; ...position to be beneficial," according to one of Francois, duc de la Rochefoucauld's 17th-century maxims, but now that no one...French, take a moment to consider that it was Francois Joseph Paul, Comte de Grasse, admiral of a French...
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ANTIQUES.(being an American)(Brief Article)(Column)
Magazine article from: The Magazine Antiques; 7/1/2000; 700+ words
; ...peoples and countries as ignore them. In the 1790s Francois, duc de La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, discovered Americans' certitude...themselves, does not succeed?" Plaque painted by Francois [acute{E}]mile Ehrmann (1833-1910) and...
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Comment and quotes
Magazine article from: The Secured Lender; 3/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...called generosity is usually only the vanity of giving; we enjoy the vanity more than the thing given. Francois, Duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-80), French writer, moralist. Advice There is as much difference between the counsel that a...
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Anniversaries
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 9/15/1995; 508 words
; Anniversaries Births: Francois, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, writer, 1613; Titus Oates, impostor and fabricator of the "Popish Plot", 1649; Sophia Dorothea, Electress of Hanover...
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You must be joking! 12 reasons to celebrate April Fools' Day.(Smile!)(Brief article)
Magazine article from: Quick & Simple; 4/8/2008; 543 words
; ...Writer Max Eastman (1883-1969) He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks. --Writer Francois, duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm! --Writer Colette (1873-1954...
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