A Hare was making fun of the Tortoise one day for being so slow.
“Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a mocking laugh.
“Yes,” replied the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think. I’ll run you a race and prove it.”
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Don Quijote Translation Workshop
Free One-Night Seminar
Discover the Perfect Translation for Your Journey with the Knight of La Mancha
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Tuesday, March 18th, 7 PM EST
Unlocking Shakespeare’s Richard II
The King’s English
From Shakespeare to Today: An exploration of Shakespearean language
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST
Exodus
The 2nd Book in the Series of the “Introduction to the Great Books”
Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Discover Socrates’ Vision of True Education
What Makes a Learning Community Valuable?
Join us for an exploration of an excerpt from Xenophon’s Memorabilia
Sunday, March 30th at 9:00 AM EST – Early to Rise!
Tutor: Jason Happel
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The Art of Louis Armstrong
Free Single Seminar
Celebrate the 100th birthday of Satchmo,
with a Symposium Listener’s Studio special event
Jeff Johnston
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