In thinking of creativeness one should invoke that which is greatest, most radiant and most unifying. But as with everything, only the broadest measures correspond to the highest concept of life. Similarly antipodal opinions are formulated regarding the idea of creativeness, according to people’s personal angle of approach. The scientist drew a remarkable parallel of the inversion of the laws within the capacities of these antipodes. But the giant was unmoved by the scoffing and said: “If I so desired, I could crawl upon the earth but you will never be able to see above the clouds!”Īt a university meeting, Crookes made his famous speech on the world-concept as perceived by the giant and the dwarf. It is said that the giant stood with his head above the clouds while the dwarf ridiculed him because the giant could not see the world below. In the Book, “The Heart,” an old Chinese fairytale is related about a giant as tall as heaven, and a dwarf who ridiculed him.
To The Washington Banner Of Peace Convention.World League Of Culture (Seven Letters).May this joyous news of Peace, Labor and Beauty ignite young hearts. “Fiery Stronghold” has been published for the benefit of the Fund for the Banner of Peace. He can translate his dreams into action.” He has power not only to plan but to act. He has a wonderful capacity to be the leader of an international movement. Combined with his extraordinary breadth of mind, there is a sublime sympathy with the opinions of others, and tolerance for their prejudices. George Gordon Battle rightly affirmed, “Nicholas Roerich is unquestionably one of the greatest leaders of history. Roerich has been justly recognized by public opinion in many countries, not only as a powerful creator in the field of art but also as a leader of Culture. The fruits of the all-embracing artistic and philosophical thought of Roerich are generously disseminated in these tenets of creative labor and vitality. The present volume should truly be a friend of each student and teacher. “If we gather all the definitions of Culture, we find the synthesis of effective blessing, the center of enlightenment and creative Beauty.” Culture is the synthesis of uplifting and refined achievements. Culture is fragrance, the unity of life and Beauty. In his address, given on the occasion of his election as President of the World League of Culture, Roerich said: With his usual versatility and deep understanding, the author extols the concepts of evolution, Beauty, Peace and Knowledge. The present eighth volume is devoted basically to the concept of Culture.
Several of these volumes have been published in London, in Buenos Aires (Spanish) in Kyoto (Japanese) and other cities. Stokes & Co., and the Roerich Museum Press. The seven previous volumes comprise the “First Volume of the Complete Works,” “Adamant,” “Flame in Chalice,” “Altai-Himalaya,” “Heart of Asia,” “Shambhala” and “Realm of Light.” These have been issued by the following publishers: Sytin Publishing Company, Moscow Slovo, Berlin Alatas, United States F.A.
The present book is the eighth volume of the works of Nicholas Roerich.
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