In 1790s France, more than 50 women's clubs were active, in which members could discuss politics and speak on matters of public importance. The revolutionary women's club met twice a week to read out the minutes of the sittings of the national congress and to discuss new decrees. One of the motives for taking part in such clubs was charitable work, especially material assistance to poor girls
In the finale of the Strugatskys' Roadside Picnic, the Golden Ball is told: "Happiness for everybody, free, and let nobody go away unsatisfied!" I do not promise to offend nobody, but the digest really does come free of charge. So, here is the main business of the
Frederic Leighton. “Daedalus and Icarus”, 1869 Daedalus warns his son not to climb too high: the heat of the sun may melt the wax, but Icarus is already gazing into the distance, and the lamentations of a foolish old man interest him not in the least
