In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on the quiet art of restraint: “Half of wisdom is learning when not to say ‘I told you so.’” A warm, humorous reminder that true insight often lies in choosing peace over pride, and kindness over the pleasure of being right.
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Advice of the Day: Portable Sunlight
The Sage offers a bright idea for dark times: take a photo of the sun and use it as a torch. A hilariously misguided “Advice of the Day” celebrating creativity over common sense.
This Day in History: 11 November 1794 — The Tale of the Pewter Pots
On 11 November 1794, John Webb stood trial at the Old Bailey for stealing pewter pots from a London innkeeper. Convicted and sentenced to seven years’ transportation, his story reveals how small acts of tavern theft could send Georgian Londoners halfway across the world.
Quote of the Day: Silence
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage reflects on our uneasy relationship with quiet: “The problem with silence is that most people only notice it when it’s gone.” A thoughtful, humorous reminder to appreciate stillness before it’s lost amid the constant noise of modern life.
Advice of the Day: Bath-Night Spaghetti
The Sage serves up his sauciest wisdom yet: why spaghetti should only be eaten on bath nights. A gloriously messy “Advice of the Day” celebrating hygiene, logic, and tomato-based foresight.
Advice of the Day: Trust Dogs
The Sage reminds us that dogs are the truest judges of character. A funny and wise “Advice of the Day” celebrating canine intuition, trust, and the occasional suspicious sniff.
Advice of the Day: The Art of Blame
The Sage reveals the secret to stress-free wrongdoing: never do anything bad alone. A witty “Advice of the Day” on the ancient art of blame-shifting and self-preservation
Quote of the Day: A Clear Conscience
In today’s Quote of the Day, The Sage offers a wry take on self-forgiveness: “A clear conscience is usually the result of a bad memory.” A humorous yet compassionate reflection on how forgetfulness often helps us live with ourselves — and why a spotless conscience may not be proof of virtue.
This Day in History: 4 November 1734 — The Linen Thief in the Basement
On the night of 4 November 1734, Londoner Joan Wayte hung her linen to dry in a basement room and returned to find it stolen. The Old Bailey later tried Emanuel Pim for “theft; burglary” of her washing. This retelling shows how even humble laundry could become serious Georgian crime.
This Day in History: 4 October 1815 — The Hunt Brothers and the Wine Cellar Plot
On 4 October 1815, servants Richard and William Hunt stole silver spoons and wine from their master’s pantry. Tried at the Old Bailey, they were transported for seven years. This lively retelling reveals the perils of temptation and the growing use of transportation in Regency-era British justice.
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