Stephen Greenblatt

The pursuit of happiness is an ancient quest.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

In the silence of the library, the past is alive.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

Art and beauty have the power to inspire and provoke.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

The revival of classical thought changed the course of history.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

The power of words can ignite revolutions.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

To be human is to be filled with desire.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

Every human being is a part of the universe.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

Human beings have always sought to understand their place in the cosmos.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

Knowledge is power and a catalyst for change.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern

The act of reading can transport us to different worlds.

From The Swerve: How the World Became Modern