Instead of logos and pathos, Aristotle chose instead ethos: the speaker’s character.

Why is marrying-for-love so obvious to us today? There are of course many historical factors. But I wonder whether one of the most important ones isn’t a letter written many years ago.

I wish our public discourse would reflect the complexity of life more fully.

The gospel we nod to today is something like: believe in yourself. Be authentic. Be you. You’re beautiful. Fulfill your dream.