A review of Christopher Nolan's new movie, "Oppenheimer" (2023).  We discuss its positives and minor negatives.  This is a rewarding film experience and very much worth seeing.

"Oppenheimer":  A Movie Review

Service to others is what gives life meaning.  We were put on this Earth to contribute, to share, and to pass on what we know for the benefit of mankind.  Every person has an instinctive, fundamental desire to teach and help others, and we should develop this instinct.  Doing this will contribute to the positive energy in the world, and will come back to us in unexpected ways.

Service Is Our Purpose

This is a reading of my article of 5/27/2023, "The Qualities Of The Good Attorney." (https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/27/the-qualities-of-the-good-attorney/).  We discuss the attributes of the good attorney, exploring the various roles he or she must play.

This is a reading of my article of 5/27/2023, "The Qualities Of The Good Attorney." (<a href="https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/27/the-qualities-of-the-good-attorney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/27/the-qualities-of-the-good-attorney/</a>). We discuss the attributes of the good attorney, exploring the various roles he or she must play.

The Qualities Of The Good Attorney

This is a reading of my essay "Synesius's Wise Advice On Kingship" that was published on 5/20/2023:https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/20/synesiuss-wise-advice-on-kingship/

This is a reading of my essay "Synesius's Wise Advice On Kingship" that was published on 5/20/2023: <a href="https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/20/synesiuss-wise-advice-on-kingship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/20/synesiuss-wise-advice-on-kingship/</a>

Synesius's Wise Advice On Kingship

This is a reading of Quintus Curtius's essay "Italica."  The original article can be found here:  https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/13/italica/

This is a reading of Quintus Curtius's essay "Italica." The original article can be found here: <a href="https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/13/italica/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/13/italica/</a>

Italica

This is the author's reading of his essay, "Vegetius Discusses The Importance Of The Martial Virtues," published on May 6, 2023: (https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/06/vegetius-discusses-the-importance-of-the-martial-virtues/).The subject is the decline of military prowess during the later years of the Roman empire, and the parallels we see today in the United States.

This is the author's reading of his essay, "Vegetius Discusses The Importance Of The Martial Virtues," published on May 6, 2023: (<a href="https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/06/vegetius-discusses-the-importance-of-the-martial-virtues/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/06/vegetius-discusses-the-importance-of-the-martial-virtues/</a>). The subject is the decline of military prowess during the later years of the Roman empire, and the parallels we see today in the United States.

Vegetius Discusses The Importance Of The Martial Virtues

History distinguishes the Athenian general Iphicrates for the superlative quality of his leadership, the extent of his martial innovations, and his understanding of the psychological dimension of war.  He lived from about 418 B.C. to 353 B.C.  We will discuss some of the leadership principles that may be distilled from the writings of two ancient historians, Cornelius Nepos and Polyaenus.

The Leadership Principles Of Iphicrates

This is a reading of the essay "Better Exile Than Submission:  The Passion of Dante Alighieri" by Quintus Curtius.  Publijshed on www.qcurtius.com on April 22, 2023, and read by the author.

This is a reading of the essay "Better Exile Than Submission: The Passion of Dante Alighieri" by Quintus Curtius. Publijshed on <a href="http://www.qcurtius.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qcurtius.com</a> on April 22, 2023, and read by the author.

Better Exile Than Submission:  The Passion Of Dante Alighieri

The world recently learned that the estate of British author Roald Dahl actually allowed a team of censors to purge words and phrases from the author's works that they deemed "offensive."  This is a terrifying escalation in the left's war on the literary record and on artistic expression in general.  The idea that censors could reach back into old books and rewrite them would have been unthinkable even a decade ago.  It is communist thought-policing, pure and simple.  Every writer or artist should be taking steps now to protect their work from tampering by potential future vandals.

The Inviolability Of The Artist's Work

A reader who is living abroad in France is finding it difficult to meet new people.  He has no desire to hang around with expats.  People always revert to English when dealing with him, when he is trying to learn French.  It is frustrating for him, and he wants to know if there are ways to get out of this dynamic.

How Do I Expand My Social Circle In A Foreign Country?

Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring.  His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners.  He can be found at www.qcurtius.com

QC is my internet dad. He teaches me stuff I need to know. Give it a listen. I can’t get enough.

Internet Dad

I have been listening nonstop since last month. Truly valuable information.

Greatness!

Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners. He can be found at <a href="http://www.qcurtius.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qcurtius.com</a>

Quintus Curtius 

Are you holding yourself accountable every day by living a good life, a productive life?  Are you actions congruent with your words?  We talk about that slime bag mentality, how it holds you back, and how those little voices in your head can lead you down the path of vices.  There are no shortcuts, no days off, no letups.  You need to be putting in work, and not retreating one inch.  Ever.

Getting Your Mind Right

Michael Porfirio

It's been a while since I've done a G Manifesto tweet reading.  But popular demand can't be ignored, so I decided to put another podcast out with some of his most recent tweets.  The laughter is nonstop...listen for yourself.

Where Have All The Leaders Gone?

In 1906 Jack London visited Hawaii as part of his epic journey across the Pacific.  There he encountered surfers for the first time, and learned the sport.  His observations and impressions were recorded in a chapter of his book "The Cruise of the Snark," and remain fascinating to this day.  We read passages from this chapter, and discuss.

Jack London Learns To Surf In Hawaii

In this podcast I discuss my seven major observations about getting older.  Some of these will surprise you.

7 Observations About Getting Older

I receive an email from a guy who feels like he needs a career change.  He is considering the military, but doesn't know if it is the right thing to do.

"Should I Join The Military?"

A reader explains that he often struggles with confidence and self-esteem issues.  We offer some suggestions and perspectives.  The truth is that while no one has all the answers, some techniques have proven to be effective.

Gaining And Maintaining Confidence

I recorded this podcast a few days ago but was only able to upload it today.  We talk about some impressions from brief visits to Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Mexico.

Some Thoughts On Travel In Central America (Podcast)

The virtues have been a force promoting social cohesion and stability for thousands of years.  As a society becomes more wealthy, it tends to neglect these virtues.  The consequences are deeply destructive:  loss of social cohesion, indiscipline, greed and moral corruption.  History suggests that such societies become ripe for disorder, even collapse.

Virtue Is A Sentinel

Russia was torn apart by civil war from 1917 to 1922.  On one side were the Bolshevik communists (Reds) and on the other were the Russian nationalists (Whites).  How were the Reds able to win the military struggle?  We explore some answers.

Why Did The Reds Defeat The Whites In The Russian Civil War of 1917-1922?

In this podcast we discuss how fragile and perishable knowledge and learning can be.  We discuss the loss of Latin literature in the West, and the dissipation of the holdings of the Alexandrian library of the Ptolemies.  It is clear that even a short period of neglect can result in the loss of a catastrophic quantity of irreplaceable knowledge.  Every generation must safeguard and promote the legacy of the past, so that future epochs are not deprived of their cultural inheritance.  It only took about 200 years of neglect for the majority of Latin literature to become lost to history.  In the east, the great library of Alexandria, along with that of Pergamum, withered away from a combination of apathy, neglect, and the vicissitudes of time.  What lessons can be learned from these sobering facts?

The Fragility And Perishability Of Knowledge

I read some of the recent tweets of the G Manifesto (Twitter:  @MichaelPorfirio.  It's all here:  chimp strength, coconuts, weesh dudes, game meats, deep ocean swims, swooping mass beautiful girls, and the whole nine yards.  What the hell use is anything if you can't enjoy life?  Unplug from those negative dorks out there and visualize some real fun.

I read some of the recent tweets of the G Manifesto (Twitter: @MichaelPorfirio. It's all here: chimp strength, coconuts, weesh dudes, game meats, deep ocean swims, swooping mass beautiful girls, and the whole nine yards. What the hell use is anything if you can't enjoy life? Unplug from those negative dorks out there and visualize some real fun.

A G Manifesto Tweet Reading

In this podcast we answer some of the most common questions I've received about the G Manifesto.  "Who is he?""What does he do?""Is he really doing the things he says he's doing?"We discuss some of the take-away lessons, and then go into some recent tweet readings.

In this podcast we answer some of the most common questions I've received about the G Manifesto. "Who is he?" "What does he do?" "Is he really doing the things he says he's doing?" We discuss some of the take-away lessons, and then go into some recent tweet readings.

The Reality Of The G Manifesto

This podcast deals with two different questions I recently received:1.  A guy in his early 20s feels like his girlfriend is holding him back and smothering him, but he's not sure how to handle the situation.2.  A girl in her 20s is feeling frustrated that she can't find the kind of long-term relationship that she would like to have. We break down both questions, and offer some thoughts.

This podcast deals with two different questions I recently received: 1. A guy in his early 20s feels like his girlfriend is holding him back and smothering him, but he's not sure how to handle the situation. 2. A girl in her 20s is feeling frustrated that she can't find the kind of long-term relationship that she would like to have. We break down both questions, and offer some thoughts.

Two Relationship Questions From Readers

Two different readers ask questions from their own personal experience:1.  One man is trying to overcome feelings of discomfort when ordering his men to go places where they may face certain harm.2.  Another man is trying to deal with a boss whose passive-aggressive comments may mean trouble for him.

Two different readers ask questions from their own personal experience: 1. One man is trying to overcome feelings of discomfort when ordering his men to go places where they may face certain harm. 2. Another man is trying to deal with a boss whose passive-aggressive comments may mean trouble for him.

Leadership Questions:  Pulling The Trigger, And Dealing With A Passive-Aggressive Boss

"On Duties" deals with a very large number of topics.  One of the most important unifying threads of the book is the idea of "greatness of soul."  What is it?  Why is it relevant?  Note:  The second passage I discuss is "On Duties" I.44 (I accidentally gave the incorrect citation number in the podcast).

"On Duties" deals with a very large number of topics. One of the most important unifying threads of the book is the idea of "greatness of soul." What is it? Why is it relevant? Note: The second passage I discuss is "On Duties" I.44 (I accidentally gave the incorrect citation number in the podcast).

Greatness Of Soul:  Becoming A Man Of Substance

A young man from Australia writes that he feels a general malaise and depression, and finds it difficult to get motivated.  I offer some blunt talk to put things in perspective.  I also provide some specific guidance on how he can break out of his old patterns.

Get Moving And Keep Moving

We deal with two different questions from two different readers.  The first question is from a girl who has recently broken up with her boyfriend, and can't decide if she should "give it a second chance."  There are complications.  The second question is from a high school student who wants to know how he can combine a "great books" program with military school.  We offer some thoughts.

Two Questions From Readers:  A Failed Relationship, And A Career Question

The willingness to do what is necessary is an essential condition of success in any enterprise.  There are those who are willing to do what is necessary, and those who are not.We discuss an anecdote from Sun Tzu's "Art of War," and several other historical examples, to bring these points into focus.

The willingness to do what is necessary is an essential condition of success in any enterprise. There are those who are willing to do what is necessary, and those who are not. We discuss an anecdote from Sun Tzu's "Art of War," and several other historical examples, to bring these points into focus.

"The King Likes Only Empty Words"

A recent article on NPR claims to be mystified by the exodus of men from the workforce.  Men seem to be dropping out of society in record numbers.  Does NPR correctly identify the reasons?  Or is there a spiritual crisis in masculinity?

The Mystery Of The Vanishing Men

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Best Episodes on Global Issues

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