23 June 2013

sophrosyne

[suh-fros-uh-nee]

noun

– healthy state of mind, characterised by moderation; discretion; prudence.

Origin:
< Greek sōphrosýnē, derivative of sṓphrōn prudent

Today’s aphorism

I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.

– Groucho Marx

On this day

23 June 2000 – 15 backpackers perish in a fire at the Palace Backpackers Hostel, in Childers, Queensland, Australia.

23 June 2011 – death of Peter Falk, U.S. actor (Colombo) … ‘therrre ya go‘… (born 16 September 1927).