About The Sage

Discover the remarkable story of The Sage, Dorchester’s most eccentric philosopher. From his biscuit-based enlightenment to his wildly impractical wisdom, The Sage blends British humour, tea, and quiet confusion into a philosophy that proves enlightenment can happen anywhere — even in Dorset.

Advice of the Day: Hide and Seek Champion

Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Always win at hide and seek by moving house during the game.” A wonderfully impractical tip that transforms a simple childhood game into an Olympic-level feat of evasion, perfect for those who prize victory over convenience.

Advice of the Day: Key Security

Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “Never lose your keys by welding them to your car.” This brilliantly impractical tip ensures key security at the expense of convenience — perfect for those who value peace of mind over practicality, and don’t mind explaining themselves to strangers.

Quote of the Day: Lost and Found

A new whimsical Quote of the Day from fictional philosopher Eric Shinn: “If you can’t find yourself, try looking under the sofa cushions. That’s where most things turn up.” Light-hearted wisdom reminding us that life’s answers may be hiding in the most mundane — and crumb-filled — places.

Advice of the Day: Mirror ID

Today’s Advice of the Day from The Sage: “When asked for ID, show them a mirror and say, ‘This is me.’” Absurdly practical and philosophically questionable, this tip saves you from carrying ID — unless you count carrying a mirror everywhere as an inconvenience.

The Wise Sage gives his Advice of the Day: Pigeons

The Sage warns: “If a pigeon offers you financial advice, something may be amiss.” A humorous reminder to question your sources—and maybe the voices in your head.

The Wise Sage gives his Advice of the Day: Haircuts

The Sage warns: never ask a barber if you need a haircut. A playful reminder that some advice comes with scissors. Classic tongue-in-cheek wisdom from The Sage Page.