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Quote of the day by George Orwell: 'Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood' - Why being understood can matter more than just being loved explained by the English novelist and poetGeorge Orwell’s quote from 1984, “Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood,” explores why emotional connection can ...
Quote of the day by Søren Kierkegaard: 'Laugh at the world's foolishness or weep over it, you will regret both' - Father of existentialism give a lesson on why there is no perfect way to deal with life's problemsSøren Kierkegaard’s famous quote from his 1843 book Either/Or explores a dilemma that many people face: whether to laugh at the world's foo...
Quote of the day by Haruki Murakami: 'When you are used to never getting anything you want, you stop knowing what it is you want' - How repeated disappointment can make you forget your own dreamsHaruki Murakami’s powerful quote from The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle explores how repeated disappointment can make people lose sight of what th...
Morning motivation to start the day: 'We're here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?' - The importance of taking big risks in life explained by Steve JobsSteve Jobs’ famous quote, “We're here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?”, highlights the importance of making...
Quote of the day by John Barth: 'The story of your life is not your life; it’s your story' - Why memories can lie to us about how life really happened, explained by the American writerJohn Barth’s quote, “The story of your life is not your life; it’s your story,” explores how people interpret their experiences and reshape...
Kate Middleton pays subtle tribute to Princess Diana with her favourite tiara at the Oman state banquetDuring a prestigious state banquet at Windsor Castle, Kate Middleton made a striking appearance in a vibrant yellow gown by Elie Saab. Addi...
Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength' - Ancient philosophy behind staying calm in difficult situations explained by the Roman emperorMarcus Aurelius’ quote of the day, “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength,” explains ...
Quote of the Day by Socrates: ‘The greatest way to live with honour in this world is to be what we pretend to be’ - Why your actions should always match you say explained by the Greek philosopherSocrates’ quote, “The greatest way to live with honour in this world is to be what we pretend to be,” highlights the importance of honesty,...
Quote of the day by Michelle Obama: 'Being President doesn't change who you are, it reveals who you are' - Lesson on how power reveals a person's true character by America's former First LadyMichelle Obama’s quote, “Being President doesn't change who you are, it reveals who you are,” came during her 2012 Democratic National Conv...
Quote of the day by David Hume: 'Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few...' - Why people accept authority of others on them explained by Scottish philosopherDavid Hume’s famous quote, “Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few,” explores why a small...
Quote of the day by George Michael: 'Sometimes you do deserve things without having to put yourself through agony.' Pop icon on why happiness need not always be a struggleIn a candid interview, George Michael opened up about his evolving views on happiness and suffering. He admitted that he once believed atta...
Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: 'A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity...' - A chilling truth about how unconditional love can cross any limits by the English authorAgatha Christie’s powerful quote on a mother’s love explores how grief can turn one of the deepest human emotions into a force that defies ...
Quote of the day by Rob Lowe: 'Anyone who’s lived their life to the fullest extent has a scandal buried somewhere' - The truth on how mistakes help in shaping our journey of self-discovery by the American actorRob Lowe once said that anyone who lives life to the fullest has a scandal buried somewhere, challenging the idea that a perfect life is an...
Jantar Mantar too central to protest? World has many, from Hyde Park to Union SquareProtest sites around the world, such as Speaker's Corner in London and Tahrir Square in Cairo, play significant roles in civil demonstratio...
If It quacks like a duck, notice dekhoAccurately identifying animals or situations requires official verification rather than relying on appearances or assumptions. Many entitie...
- Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: 'If you want to change the world, go home and love your family' - An important teaching on the power of love and family
Mother Teresa’s famous quote, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family,” highlights how compassion can begin with the...
Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing' - Life lesson on how to build a legacy explained by the American physicist and philosopherBenjamin Franklin’s famous quote on achievement and legacy offers a timeless lesson on making one's life meaningful. First published in Poo...
Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'Life contains but two tragedies. One is not to get your heart’s desire; the other is to get it' - Why achieving your dreams may still bring disappointed explained by the Irish playwrightGeorge Bernard Shaw’s famous quote explores a surprising paradox about life, desire and happiness. The celebrated playwright believed that ...
Inspirational quote of the day: 'Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first' - A powerful life lesson on managing expectations by the American humorist Robert J. BurdetteRobert J. Burdette’s famous 1883 quote, “The world owes you nothing. It was here first,” remains a sharp reminder about expectations, respo...
Hard truth of the day by George Orwell: 'War against a foreign country only happens when...' - deep quote on war, money, power, understanding who profits from conflict by Animal Farm authorHard truth of the day by George Orwell: George Orwell questioned who profits when wars begin. He believed wealthy classes initiate conflict...