“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca Lucius Annaeus Seneca, often known simply as Seneca, was a prominent Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright who lived from around 4 BC to AD 65. He was born in Corduba (present-day Córdoba, Spain) and cameContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Friendship”
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Quote of the Day: Anger
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.“ Mark Twain Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, an American author and humorist who lived during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born onContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Anger”
Quote of the Day: Gifts
“A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.” Seneca Seneca, also known as Seneca the Younger or Lucius Annaeus Seneca, was a prominent Roman philosopher, statesman, and playwright who lived from approximately 4 BC to AD 65. He was born in Corduba (present-day Córdoba,Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Gifts”
Quote of the Day: Blame
“Neither blame or praise yourself.” Plutarch The quote “Neither blame nor praise yourself” suggests a mindset of balance and equanimity in how one views oneself and one’s actions. It encourages avoiding extreme self-judgment, whether it be overly critical or excessively self-congratulatory. Here’s what the quote conveys: The underlying message is to cultivate self-compassion and aContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Blame”
Quote of the Day: Insignificance
“The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.” Plutarch The quote “The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it” suggests that human life is short and fleeting in the grand scheme of things. It emphasizes the brevity and transience of life,Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Insignificance”
Quote of the Day: Painting and Poetry
“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks.“ Plutarch Plutarch (c. 46-120 AD) was a Greek historian, biographer, and essayist who lived during the Roman Empire. He is best known for his biographical works, specifically his “Parallel Lives,” a series of biographies comparing famous Greeks with notable Romans. Plutarch’s writings have had aContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Painting and Poetry”
Quote of the Day: Listening
“Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.“ Plutarch Plutarch was a Greek historian, biographer, and essayist who lived during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. He was born around 46 or 50 AD in the Greek town of Chaeronea, which is located in what is now modern-day Greece.Continue reading “Quote of the Day: Listening”
Quote of the Day: Wealth
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” Epictetus The quote “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has” conveys a valuable lesson about cultivatingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wealth”
Quote of the Day: Wealth
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” Epictetus Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher who lived from around 55 to 135 AD. He was born as a slave in the city of Hierapolis in present-day Turkey and later gained his freedom. Epictetus is best known for his teachings on ethicsContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wealth”
Quote of the Day: Control and Fate
“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.“ Epictetus Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher who lived from around 55-135 AD. He was born as a slave in Hierapolis, Phrygia (now modern-day Turkey) and later gained his freedom. Despite his humble origins, Epictetus became one ofContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Control and Fate”
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