Posted on June 2, 2012
Today, I am reminded of why—
…the truth remains true that never have our people had greater need than today for great lawyers, and for young men and women determined to be great lawyers.
Great lawyers–not brilliant lawyers. A scoundrel may be, and often is, brilliant; and the greater the scoundrel, the more brilliant the lawyer. But only a good man can become a great lawyer: for only a man who understands the weaknesses of men because he has conquered them in himself; who has the courage to pursue his ideals though he knows them to be unattainable; who tempers his conviction with respect for those of others because he realizes he may be mistaken; who deals honorably and fairly with all, because to do otherwise would diminish him as well as them–only such a man would so command respect that he could persuade and need never resort to force. Only such a man could become a great lawyer. Otherwise, ‘what you are speaks so loudly, cannot hear what you say.’
Written by Jose Diokno to his son who was then to enter law school.
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Posted on June 2, 2012
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Posted on June 2, 2012
Anyone would be amazed at how much my cousin Ivi has managed to accomplish in a short span of 18 years. She graduated among the top of her class in the Philippine Science High School, qualified and is now in the Integrated Liberal Arts and Medicine (Intarmed) Program of the University of the Philippines, and has gained so much love from so many friends enough to fill an entire ballroom. She has done all of these with so much dedication, grace, and elegance that everyone in the family and all of her friends are sure that she will accomplish more wonders.
Happy birthday Ivi! You have all the makings of someone spectacular!
Posted on June 2, 2012
Because it is Angel’s absolute favorite and she refuses to eat any other ice cream treat.
Posted on June 1, 2012
newyorker:
A photographer for over sixty years, Roger Mayne is best known for his post-war studies of London neighborhoods. Click-through for a photo slideshow of a selection of his work, now on display at the Gitterman Gallery: http://nyr.kr/N7zq0u
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Posted on May 30, 2012
Originality often consists in linking up ideas whose connection was not previously suspected.
Practical wisdom on creativity circa 1957
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Posted on May 28, 2012
This is probably the only article from our Legal Theory class (under Prof. Laureta) that I understand, and it is not even a paper on legal theory.
On the copies he distributed to the law associates of his law firm he wrote:
To: The Associates
A sample of good writing- for emulation.
As William Emerson Maughan observed the surest way to develop style is to be “the sedulous ape to a master.”
Posted on May 28, 2012
Rummaging through my old things, I found these notebooks that I used to keep handy for jotting down obscure and unfamiliar words. Most of the words listed I have barely encountered in the past three years.
I stopped this habit when I started law school. There are just too many words and concepts I need to grasp and each field simply has to have its own storage system. Though there has been a lot of bloviation and boondoggle that I had to masticate, pushing me to my tether, law school has introduced me to its legalese and own jargon and gave a deeper love for the importance of words.
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Posted on May 28, 2012
I have been spending the past two months pretty much how I would want to spend my two months off from my regular everyday, given the present available resources. For the past two months I have just been bumming around, going where my feet could take me, and thinking of things that would have otherwise been shelved in an occupied mind. I have no commitments, no schedules. Just me taking my sweet time.
Now, I just want to stay put and hit the books. I am excited for the coming school year. This shall be my last for quite a long time, so I am determined to live and revel in every moment of it.
This is it.
I am excited.
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Posted on May 27, 2012
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Posted on May 27, 2012
Most importantly, if you can at all avoid it, don’t be normal. Strive, burn and do everything you can to avoid being the industry standard. Even the highest industry standard. Be greater than anything anyone else has ever dreamed of you. Don’t settle for pats on the back, salary increases, a nod-and-a-smile. Instead, rage against the tepidness of the mundane with every fiber of whatever makes you, you. Change this place.
I Wrote This For You: The Defiance Of The Different
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Posted on May 26, 2012
Long talks never make-up for lost time, but friendship that endures does not account for time. We have definitely grown older and our lives have taken different turns, but having spent more than half of our lives together, certain values remain the same.
Happy birthday Tinsants! Cheers to better things ahead!
Posted on May 26, 2012
You know that you have reached the pinnacle of true friendship when you shamelessly fight over 30 chicken wings and competitively play an iPad application for almost five hours.
Thanks guys for the wonderful night! See you in a few!
Posted on May 26, 2012
devidsketchbook:
Artist Koh Sang Woo
Koh Sang Woo - My work is about connect and passion. Not about the standard or norm of beauty but the connection and emotion the viewer has when viewing the artworks. Challenging the fundamental views on beauty is one of the most important qualities of my artwork, second is to amplify my emotion to the large scale.
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Posted on May 25, 2012
I have started collecting tickets and scraps from my travels since I was 18, but I never really got around to organizing them. Now, I have no idea where they are. So for my latest travel, I have thought it practical to make a scrap notebook.
I made this while on a bus crossing borders, at the airport waiting to board, and each night as I cap off an adventure-filled day.
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