Philosophy Blog
Written by Clara Waters
Charles Ignatius Sancho is perhaps best described in his own words, “jolly African, who wishes health and peace to every religion and country throughout the ample range of God’s creation!” (Letter 128) and “The first part of my life was rather unlucky, as I was placed in a family who judged ignorance the best and only security for obedience. A little reading and writing I got by unwearied application. The latter part of my life has been – through God’s blessing, truly fortunate, having spent it in the service of the best families in the kingdom. My chief pleasure has been books. Philosophy I adore.” (Letter 36)
Written by Clara Waters
Maya Angelou stands out for her compassion and love of humankind.
During an interview in the later part of her life Maya Angelou was asked about the task she had set herself before dying. Her immediate reply was, “I want to be a Christian. …To be it. …A kind person. An inclusive person. Merciful even, not just just but merciful.”