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Quote of the Day by José Saramago, the only Lusophone Nobel laureate in literature: ‘If shame still has any meaning in this hell we’re expected to live…’Quote of the Day by José Saramago: José Saramago's captivating narrative challenges the notion of morality amidst dire circumstances. As th...- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: ‘We always deceive ourselves twice about the people we love. First to their advantage, then...’ — French philosopher on how we romanticize our partners instead of seeing who they really areAlbert Camus quote of the day: Albert Camus’ quote suggests that the affection we feel for our partners can sometimes be based on an ideali...
- Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen, what it says...' - A lesson on why suppressing your feelings can be harmful by The Alchemist authorPaulo Coelho’s famous quote from The Alchemist,“You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has t...
- Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is' Powerful words on respect, shame and morality by the Irish playwright and criticQuote of the day: George Bernard Shaw's famous line, “The more things a man is ashamed of, the more respectable he is,” from his 1903 play ...
- Quote of the day by Voltaire: "It is dangerous to be right in matters..." Life lessons on fearless thinking, honesty and why speaking the truth is never easyQuote of the day by Voltaire: Voltaire's enduring quote highlights the risks of challenging established authorities with the truth. Through...
- Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: 'It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of...' - Jewish-Czech novelist's timeless lesson on why true wisdom begins with doubtQuote of the day by Franz Kafka: Franz Kafka, a 20th-century writer, explored themes of isolation and bureaucracy in his works. His quote h...
- Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of terrorism chargesHadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie. Prosecutors stated the assault was inci...
- Quote of the day by Graham Greene: 'Point me out the happy man and I will point you out either egotism, selfishness, evil - or else an absolute ignorance'; life lessons on how there is no such thing as complete happiness and sadness is inevitableComplete happiness and unconditional joy are non-existent concepts. Years earlier, iconic British author Graham Greene argued that people w...
- Actors and writers, getting under skins: Both share a predilection for empathy and the urge to step into someone else's shoesActors and writers often share a unique bond as natural storytellers and vigilant observers of the human condition. Notably, several actors...
- Salman Rushdie recounts near-fatal stabbing as attacker faces terrorism trialSalman Rushdie described his near-fatal stabbing during a terrorism trial. He recounted the ambush which occurred on an amphitheater stage ...
- Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: 'It is the obvious which is so difficult to see...'- A timeless lesson on self-awareness, perspective and why the most obvious truths are the hardest to see by the visionary author who changed science fiction foreverQuote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: Isaac Asimov profoundly shaped modern science fiction with his imaginative stories. His iconic robot tale...
- Why did Pirates wear eye patches? Are they blind? Unique history behind one of the world's most famous pirate mythsMost pirates were probably not blind in one eye, and eye patches were likely far less common than popular culture suggests. Yet the combina...
- Teaching beyond the book: The next challenge for humanitiesHumanities classrooms must embrace digital and visual forms alongside print texts. Students need to interpret campaign graphics and interac...
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to...' What legendary naturalist wanted to do differently & timeless life lessons we can all learnQuote of the day by Charles Darwin: Charles Darwin expressed regret over neglecting poetry, music and the arts in later life. He believed t...
- Quote of the day by American author Lois Lowry: 'The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It is...' What The Giver writer teaches us about grief and letting goLois Lowry's quote talks about how loneliness amplifies painful memories more than the actual hurt. Carrying difficult experiences alone cr...
- Quote of the day by JD Salinger: ‘I'm just sick of ego. My own and everybody else's...,’ what The Catcher in the Rye author teaches about self-reflection, humility and personal growthQuote of the day by J.D. Salinger: One of his famous quotes from Franny and Zooey critiques the obsession with ego. This sentiment remains ...
- Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: ‘In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look…’ – ‘War and Peace’ author’s timeless reminder to slow downQuote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: Leo Tolstoy's timeless advice urges us to pause and truly observe. The renowned author of 'War and Peace' ...
- Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: "It is not necessary to accept everything as true..."- The original Kafkaesque moment, The Trial author’s chilling warning about truth and powerQuote of the Day: Franz Kafka's profound quote, 'It is not necessary to accept everything as true, one must only accept it as necessary,' c...
- Quote of the day by French novelist Honore de Balzac on marriage: 'The more one judges, the less one loves' - Famous writer's lessons on happiness, unhappiness in marriagesFrench novelist Honoré de Balzac offered a thought-provoking perspective on relationships with his observation, 'The more one judges, the l...
- Quote of the day by legendary actor Al Pacino: 'There are many things my father taught me: keep your friends close, but your enemies closer' - What The Godfather 2's star dialogue teaches us about life and relationshipsA timeless piece of wisdom from The Godfather Part II advises keeping enemies closer than friends. This dialogue, said by Michael Corleone,...
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