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Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, li...
Recent events have prompted some reflection on general principles of conflict. In this podcast we discuss ten of them.
In this podcast we discuss love, sloth, and free will in the context of Canto 18 of Dante's "Purgatorio." What is the nature of love, and ho...
We begin with a few recommendations on books and resources to use in understanding Dante's "Divine Comedy." Then we switch gears, and get in...
Rights and liberties that have been won by past generations will not remain won without active and forceful advocacy by successive generatio...
In an 1842 letter to Ralph Waldo Emerson, the Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle chastised Emerson, saying, "A man has no right to say to his ge...
In this podcast I describe unforgettable images that emerge from the aftermaths of certain battles. We discuss Livy's description of the bat...
In this podcast we take a quote from Seneca, discuss its meaning, and apply it to some modern life lessons.
Several days ago I published a new, annotated translation of the "Stratagems" of Frontinus. It is a vastly underappreciated classic of milit...
In this podcast we discuss the story of "Akulka's Husband," which is found in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel "The House of the Dead." What does...
When you give control of your work to third parties, you must take care that they do not corrupt or destroy what you have created. We use th...
We tend to think that the problems of others do not affect us. But we are all connected in one way or another. And when your neighbor's hous...
Sometimes even a decisive victory is not enough. Your victory may immediately be followed by greater challenges that test you to the ultimat...
This podcast is a book review of "General Eoin O'Duffy: The Political Life Of An Irish Firebrand," by Jack Traynor. This book is a scholarly...
If you encounter someone who claims to have a perfect record, and says he has never lost in some field of endeavor, take the claim with a gr...
In this podcast we describe the three branches of the United States government, their responsibilities, and some related details.
For a great personality to flourish and find expression, the historical times must be favorable. History is filled with examples of great me...
As a leader or someone responsible for another person, you will need to offer people hope when they are in dire situations. You have to find...
Some people think that as they become wealthier and more successful, their lives will resemble that of an idle aristocrat. The reality is ve...
What are the traits and qualities that enable a man to survive in extreme adversity? How do different factors increase or decrease a man's o...
I recently watched a compelling four-part Netflix documentary entitled "Crime Scene: The Vanishing At The Cecil Hotel." I had never heard of...
My new collection of essays, "Centuries," was published on June 23, 2024. It contains all pieces published between 2020 and 2023. The book i...
Nietzsche is one of the most popular and discussed philosophers. I wanted to give my own thoughts on his life, ideas, and place in the histo...
Some people think the only thing that matters is what a teacher or instructor says, not what their character is. I don't agree with this. In...
In this podcast, we discuss a very revealing video that appeared on YouTube a few weeks back. Someone who prioritizes materialism and appear...
What is the origin of despair? And how may it be confronted? We provide some answers to these questions, and related ones, in this podcast....
Kenneth Sewell's cogent and well-argued book "Red Star Rogue" claims that on March 7, 1968, a rogue Soviet submarine destroyed itself while...
Why do some businesses do inexplicable things that harm their brands? How is it that they do not appreciate the need to stay loyal to their...
There are people who feel starved for direct, real experience. They see themselves as living a lie, and are desperate to fill the void. So t...
A reader asks a question I've never heard before: "How should I pray?" I offer some thoughts and suggestions that relate to: 1. Focus on pro...
I receive an email asking about the personal and professional aspects of litigation. Do things stay professional, or can things get personal...
A reader emails me with a question about a painful failure he just experienced. He wants to know if I've experienced similar setbacks, and h...
So many people today are totally possessed by their fears. Our society encourages this way of thinking. They take counsel of their fears, th...
A reader asks a question about his personal situation. He feels like he's working harder and harder, but not getting ahead. He also feels un...
Sometimes the game is fixed against you. Sometimes what appears to be a level playing field, turns out to be a rigged game. What can be done...
In this podcast, I offer a short selection of Latin readings from Cornelius Nepos, Cicero, and Sallust, at the request of a follower on Twit...
Gratitude is what determines our attitude and outlook on life. When we are imbued with a sense of thankfulness, when we look at the world fr...
Last week the new translation of Cicero's "On The Nature Of The Gods" was published. It is available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle. An...
There is a certain personality type that anyone offering a service is aware of: the Excessive Questions Warrior. This is someone who peppers...
If you are in a job where you have to deal with clients or the general public, be alert to the small clues or "tells" that reveal a person's...
A review of Christopher Nolan's new movie, "Oppenheimer" (2023). We discuss its positives and minor negatives. This is a rewarding film expe...
Service to others is what gives life meaning. We were put on this Earth to contribute, to share, and to pass on what we know for the benefit...
This is a reading of my article of 5/27/2023, "The Qualities Of The Good Attorney." (https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/27/the-qualities-of-the-go...
This is a reading of my essay "Synesius's Wise Advice On Kingship" that was published on 5/20/2023: https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/20/synesius...
This is a reading of Quintus Curtius's essay "Italica." The original article can be found here: https://qcurtius.com/2023/05/13/italica/
This is the author's reading of his essay, "Vegetius Discusses The Importance Of The Martial Virtues," published on May 6, 2023: (https://qc...
History distinguishes the Athenian general Iphicrates for the superlative quality of his leadership, the extent of his martial innovations,...
This is a reading of the essay "Better Exile Than Submission: The Passion of Dante Alighieri" by Quintus Curtius. Publijshed on www.qcurtius...
The world recently learned that the estate of British author Roald Dahl actually allowed a team of censors to purge words and phrases from t...
A reader who is living abroad in France is finding it difficult to meet new people. He has no desire to hang around with expats. People alwa...
This is a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Haunted Palace."