Today’s Quote of the Day from The Sage explores the cost of certainty: “The more certain you become, the more housework your mind requires.” A witty and thoughtful reflection on how rigid beliefs demand constant mental effort, while curiosity and openness offer a lighter, freer path to understanding life and ourselves.
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Advice of the Day: Dangerous Observations
The Sage reveals his most survival-focused advice yet: never tell your partner her diet isn’t working. A funny and dangerously relatable “Advice of the Day” on love, honesty, and self-preservation.
This Day in History: 20 November 1782 — The Watch in the Moonlight
On 20 November 1782, John Reynolds stood trial for stealing a silver watch from a passer-by in London. Caught within minutes and tried at the Old Bailey, he was convicted and sentenced to seven years’ transportation. This retelling explores the danger, drama and consequences of petty theft in Georgian London.
Quote of the Day: Excuses
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage highlights how we complicate life: “Most problems aren’t as complicated as the excuses we make for them.” A witty reflection on how excuses weigh us down, and a reminder that clarity and action often emerge the moment we stop avoiding what needs to be done.
Advice of the Day: Food & Foolishness
The Sage warns us about canine temptation: never trust a dog to watch your food. A witty and relatable “Advice of the Day” about snacks, dogs, and inevitable disappointment.
This Day in History: 18 November 1878 — The Night Watch on Frances Street
On 18 November 1878, John Burke stood trial at the Old Bailey for breaking and entering the home of Frances Marshall. Caught fleeing with burglary tools, he was convicted and sentenced to twelve months’ hard labour. This retelling reveals the harsh realities of Victorian crime and punishment.
Quote of the Day: Search for the Truth
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage contrasts honesty and comfort: “If you want the truth, ask a child. If you want reassurance, ask an adult.” A thoughtful reflection on how children speak plainly while adults soften reality, and why knowing the difference is its own form of wisdom.
Advice of the Day: Soap & Suspicion
The Sage shares a vital piece of social survival advice: no matter how good the soap smells, never walk out of the restroom sniffing your fingers. A hilarious and painfully relatable “Advice of the Day.”
Advice of the Day: Target Practice
The Sage shares his boldest advice yet: fire first, define the target later. A hilariously chaotic “Advice of the Day” about success, confidence, and creative reinterpretation.
Quote of the Day: Inner Peace
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on the link between peace and silence: “Most people want inner peace; few want the silence that comes with it.” A thoughtful, gently humorous reminder that calm requires stillness, and that true peace is found when we learn to welcome quiet rather than avoid it.
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