“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it”
This quote from Aristotle tells us that a truly educated mind is one that can think about and understand a...
“Friends show their love in times of trouble, not happiness”
This quote from Euripides reminds us that true friendship is revealed when we see who stays with us when we...
“Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood”
This quote from T S Elliot essentially says that good poetry can evoke emotions and feelings that resonate with its...
“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows”
This quote from Epictetus tells us that if you are too sure of your knowledge of something, you will not...
“The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going”
This quote from Epictetus reminds us that knowing what you want and where you want to be will open opportunities...
“Everything we hear is opinion, not fact. Everything we see is perspective, not truth”
This quote from Marcus Aurelius reminds us that almost any event, whether historical or personal, is presented with a particular...
“Quality is not an act, it is a habit”
This quote from Aristotle points out that quality, being a good person, is not something you do once in a...
“Pretend inferiority and encourage his arrogance”
This quote from Sun Tzu says that is better to make your enemy think you are inferior to him, to...
“We spend our time searching for security, and hate it when we get it”
This quote by John Steinbeck highlights the paradox of human desires. We desire and work for stability and safety, but...
“You shouldn’t give circumstances the power to rouse anger, for they don’t care at all”
Marcus Aurelius’ quote illustrates the fact that getting upset at your circumstances does little to help your situation. Getting upset...
“A person’s fears are lighter when the danger is at hand”
This quote from Seneca describes how often we are more worried or fearful about something coming than we are when...
Epicurus’ solution to suffering
Life is difficult. No matter who you are, you will face challenges; physically, mentally or spiritually. But suffering doesn’t have...