Thoughts and analysis of famous quotes.
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...
Almost ubiquitously we are suggested 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 so: who is unhappy with little money, will not be happy even with a lot of money. In this article we will look at how this can be...
It's an age-old problem. We get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we forget what's really important. We focus on the small things and simply leave the big things aside. But the quote from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reminds us, "The most important thing must never be subordinated to the least important."....
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.
"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...
Epictetus, the Greek philosopher, once said, "How long will you wait before you demand the best for yourself?" This quote has stood the test of time and is still relevant today. It's human nature to settle for less, but Epictetus' words encourage us to strive for higher and achieve the best....
You may have come across this phrase a time or two. But what exactly is it about the fall of the dice, where does this statement come from and why is it still used today? In today's article we will take a closer look at all of these questions and more. Origin Alea...
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...
The following quote fits wonderfully into our blog, as we have often talked about great thinkers and their even greater schools of thought, who usually share the view that we should not be slaves to luxuries and possessions. Instead, we should learn to live free from them with the least resources,...
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