“A wise man keeps his knowledge under his hat, a fool sings baldly,” Mark Spencer Mark Spencer Early Life: Mark Spencer (born August 15, 1950) is a renowned figure known for his wit and wisdom in the realm of philosophical humor. Hailing from the quaint town of Quirksville, Spencer displayed an early inclination for wordplayContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wisdom and Discretion”
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Quote of the Day: Ignorance
“Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil.” Plato Plato (c. 427–347 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher and one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He was a student of Socrates and the teacher of Aristotle. Plato’s contributions to philosophy covered a wide range of topics, including metaphysics, ethics, politics, epistemology, andContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Ignorance”
Quote of the Day: Excellence
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a Greek philosopher, scientist, and polymath who made significant contributions to various fields of knowledge, including philosophy, natural science, ethics, politics, and more. He was a student of Plato and later became the tutor toContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Excellence”
Quote of the Day: Wealth
“The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” Seneca The quote “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” suggests that true richness or wealth comes not from accumulating material possessions or constantly seeking more, but rather from being content with what one has and having few material desires. In other words, it’s about findingContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Wealth”
Quote of the Day: Friendship
“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”
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”
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