"I am not one who was born in the custody of wisdom. I am one who is fond of olden times and intense in quest of the sacred knowing of the ancients." Gustave Courbet

01 August 2017

Stirring.


Inside Richard Macksey’s house, books are literally everywhere. 70,000 volumes stretch from floor to ceiling, filling the house and spilling into the garage. For over half a century, Macksey has inspired his students at Johns Hopkins, stirring in them a love of literature and the arts.

A Rare Collection: Lessons Learned from Dick Macksey ...



Living on three hours sleep and pipe smoke ... the sheer fun of learning.

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