“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.“ Heraclitus Heraclitus was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived around the 6th and 5th centuries BCE in the city of Ephesus, which is now part of present-day Turkey. He is known for his profoundContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Time”
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Advice of the Day: Avoidance
Never put off till tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The phrase “Never put off till tomorrow what you can avoid altogether” is a humorous twist on the commonly known saying “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” While it may sound amusing, it is not necessarily good advice to follow inContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Avoidance”
The Sage and the foxes
In a land where wisdom blooms,Lived a Sage, old and true,His thoughts adorned like ancient runes,With knowledge vast, a cherished few. His eyes, like stars, held timeless tales,A radiant light, guiding souls astray,His voice, a melodic whisper, never fails,To share wisdom, come what may. But whispers travelled in the wind,A secret tale the foxes knew,TheContinue reading “The Sage and the foxes”
The Sage gives counselling to a Seagull
In a coastal realm where seagulls soar,A wise old Sage dwelled on the shore.With flowing beard and eyes so keen,He’d seen the world, its joys, and its spleen. One day, a seagull with a troubled heart,Fluttered to The Sage, seeking a fresh start.Its feathers ruffled, eyes filled with fear,Haunted by a memory that wouldn’t disappear.Continue reading “The Sage gives counselling to a Seagull”
Joke of the Day: Monday’s menagerie of misquotes …
Is it possible to keep tropical ferns in an unheated greenhouse? Asking for a frond. I made a pair of gloves from an old Barrister’s robes… Now I’ve got a law-suit on my hands! My dad’s sister works in a Paris bakery and hates it. She’s a cross aunt… I know an awful lot aboutContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Monday’s menagerie of misquotes …”
Quote of the Day: Choices and Thoughts
“Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become.” Heraclitus Heraclitus was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived around 500 BCE in Ephesus, a city in present-day Turkey. He is often referred to as Heraclitus of Ephesus. Heraclitus is best known for his ideas on the natureContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Choices and Thoughts”
Advice of the Day: Pretty Face
If you’re going to be two-faced, at least make one of them pretty. The quote essentially suggests that if someone is going to be deceitful or dishonest, they should at least try to make one of their faces or personas attractive or appealing. This implies that it is acceptable or even desirable to engage inContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Pretty Face”
This Day in History: June 24th
Here are ten interesting events that took place on June 24th throughout history: 1509: Henry VIII is crowned King of England. 1717: The Premier Grand Lodge of England, considered the first Masonic Grand Lodge, is founded in London. 1812: Napoleon Bonaparte’s Grande Armée crosses the Neman River, beginning the ill-fated invasion of Russia. 1901: TheContinue reading “This Day in History: June 24th”
Joke of the Day: Monday’s medley of mockeries
Halfway through my Indian meal the waiter came up to me and asked; “Curry OK?” I said, “Maybe, what songs do you have?” When does a joke become a dad joke? When it’s fully groan… My Dad always used to tell people “laughter is the best medicine…” Lovely bloke, terrible pharmacist… My wife said “YouContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Monday’s medley of mockeries”
Quote of the Day: Good Actions
“Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” Plato Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived from approximately 428/427 BCE to 348/347 BCE. He was a student of another renowned philosopher, Socrates, and went on to become the teacher of Aristotle, who in turn became the tutor ofContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Good Actions”
