Listen to a sample episode of Our Sunday Talks, edited and adapted from “4 Minute Essays by Dr. Frank Crane, published in 1919. Gain access to more episodes (ad-free) by becoming our patron for as little as $3 a month. By becoming a patron, you'll also gain access to our entire archive of Inspirational Living podcasts, plus full transcripts. Learn about the benefits our patrons receive by going to https://livinghour.org/patron . Thank you. Podcast Manuscript : Of the great soul, there are two characteristics: irony and pity. By irony I mean nothing hard or cruel, but only that gentle laughter which arises from the realization that most things don’t matter. Most tempests are in a teapot, much of the world’s ado is about nothing, most frantic medicines are for diseases that would best cure themselves if left alone. Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/inspirational Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/inspirational-living/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy