Thoughts and analysis of famous quotes.
The words of the Greek philosopher Epicurus still resonate in the world of philosophical thought and application today: "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you do not have; remember that what you have now was once among the things you only hoped for." epicurus This simple proverb contains a deep...
Even when I was younger, I found Heinz Erhardt very interesting. His playful and light way to put everyday situations in a new light through rhymes, made me want more. When I now recently, with my girlfriend discovered a book with his best works, I could not help but rummage a little in it.
You may have heard the following ancient quote: "Rewards and punishments are the lowest form of education" and you may also know that it comes from the ancient philosopher Zhuangzi. But what does it mean exactly? To understand this quote, we must first understand the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is...
When I heard a speech by Alan Watts before work the other day, one sentence in particular stayed in my head for the rest of the day. Watts said that freedom basically means being free to make mistakes and I find this an incredibly motivating statement. In this small article we will look at the content of this sentence....
As we run through our daily lives, we may forget how good we actually have it. In this article, I want to address a quote from the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, who knew some 2300 years ago that we can spoil what we have. Do not spoil what you have by....
According to the Mental Health Foundation, more than 74% of people felt overwhelmed (source). And that's despite the fact that life in and of itself is actually simple. We just make it complicated for ourselves. "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Confucius It's quite possible that your reaction towards this....
"Life is a journey, not a destination." Ralph Waldo Emerson These wise words were uttered by the American writer, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson and have been repeated by countless people over the years, influencing the perception of life and its meaning. But what does it actually mean? Let's take a look at the...
Voltaire was one of the most important philosophers during the Enlightenment, an intellectual movement in the 18th century. He was born in Paris in 1694 and spent most of his life in France. Voltaire is best known for his wit, his criticism of Christianity, and his advocacy of civil liberties such as freedom of religion and speech. He was a...
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...
It is suggested to us almost everywhere that we have to make big money in order to lead a good life. And even if money is not inevitably bad, it is usually the case that those who are unhappy with little money will not be happy with a lot of money either. In this article, we will look at how this can be...
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