What Shall We Talk About?
Posted August 8, 2011
Published in Civitas, Summer 2011
Heinrich Zimmer lived from1890 to 1943 and was a German-born professor of South Asian art, language and civilization. His best known work centered on sacred myths and symbols derived from the history and traditions of India. He has been widely quoted as saying: “The best things cannot be talked about. The second-best things are almost always misunderstood. So we spend our life talking about the third-best things.”… Read more
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I'm the lucky individual who carries the title, 21st president of Central College in Pella, Iowa. Passionate about higher education and the issues facing it and the world today, I hope to invoke an engaging conversation with all who are ready to dig in, make a difference and build for the future. Share your thoughts. I'm listening and interested.