Edmund Burke, a central figure in conservative thought, is sometimes quoted as saying, “By gnawing through a dike, even a rat may drown a nation.” Burke understood the intricate connections between seemingly minor disruptions and the potentially damaging effects they…
The etymology of nostalgia traces back to the Greek word nostos, meaning “homecoming.” Sounds nice. However, the suffix algia denotes pain, which is not so nice. Distill the two components, add egg yolk, sugar, and nutmeg, and we have the…
