The power of postponing anger: what we can learn from Seneca's quote
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The power of postponing anger: what we can learn from Seneca's quote

There is no doubt that anger is a natural emotion that we all experience from time to time. However, it is also true that anger often leads to hasty, destructive decisions that we later regret. This is where the following quote from Seneca comes into play, "The best remedy for anger is procrastination." Lucius Anneaus Seneca The...

Humility - the foundation of all virtues then and now
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Humility - the foundation of all virtues then and now

The other day I stumbled across a quote that Confucius said about 2500 years ago, but is still as relevant today as it was then. Humility is the foundation of all virtues. Confucius So let's take a look at humility, a virtue that seems to have taken a back seat in our fast-paced, self-centered world. Yet.

Heraclitus and the power of character
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Heraclitus and the power of character

"A man's character is his destiny." Heraclitus This ancient saying comes from the pre-Socratic philosopher Heraclitus. More than two thousand years later, this phrase is still relevant; it speaks of the power of our character to determine our destiny. But who was Heraclitus? And what can we learn from his wisdom? Who was Heraclitus? Heraclitus (535-475...

Efforts and their connection with success: Cicero unravels
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Efforts and their connection with success: Cicero unravels

At some point in our lives, we all experience hardships - times of disappointment and struggle. They can often be a source of discouraging feelings such as frustration, discouragement or sadness. They offer us the potential to rise above our personal struggles and achieve extraordinary accomplishments that are more lasting than any material possession or momentary...