*N.B.: Selected Readings & Notes—See generally, Devashish, Economics Times Online for prescient quotes of the day by literary historical, and philosophical figures like the Greek and Roman philosophers, playwrights, and other literary figures down throughout history including Oscar Wilde which inspired the writing of this essay. See, Article Archives of Devashish, ET Online, Quote of the Day […]
When Machiavelli Comes to Town: The Dangers of Opportunistic Consulting
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On Rabelais: A precursor to Oscar Wilde and the celebrity culture
It was from Lady Wilde that Oscar learned that identity is a kind of fiction, and that being oneself is a form of playacting. It was from her that Oscar [Wilde] learned that the most important act of creativity is the creation of one’s own image. He learned from his mother that the most […]
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