I was contacted by a young person on Instagram recently who expressed an interest in pursuing a career in law. He wanted to know if I would have any advice for him. Having thought about it I concluded that the best thing he, or any young person in his position could do, would be to… Continue reading Advice for a young person wanting to pursue a career in law
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My simple, unceasing daily pleasure
One of the greatest pleasures I experience daily is the pleasure I gain from reading books, especially classic novels. I read plenty of other material, too, including non-fiction, news, reports of legal cases, etc. But the simplest, best value ongoing, unceasing pleasure is from listening to and reading novels, especially those considered to be ‘classics’.… Continue reading My simple, unceasing daily pleasure
Reading classic books for a second time
I am reading Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert at the moment. And it is my second time to read it. Recently, I read The Great Gatsby for the second time. And prior to that I read Catcher in the Rye for the second time. Prior to that I reread Catcher in the Rye. And I… Continue reading Reading classic books for a second time