Language – Page 5 – The Generalist Academy

By The Generalist April 7, 2019March 18, 2019

Staircase wit

Ever thought of the perfect comeback, but thought of it way too late? Then you’ve got a case of staircase wit.

By The Generalist March 31, 2019March 16, 2019

Best, middle, centred, balanced

The Arabic word Wasat (or Wasatiyyah) refers to the Islamic concept of moderation, described as “best, middle, centred, balanced.” The concept is described in multiple passages in the Quran and Ḥadīth.

By The Generalist March 29, 2019September 2, 2019

The most beautiful words

What is the most beautiful noun phrase in English? Cellar door is the favourite of many famous writers, including Dorothy Parker, J. R. R. Tolkien, and C. S. Lewis. But no-one is quite sure who said it first.