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A 2,000-year-old scroll buried by Vesuvius has finally given up its ancient secrets- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopher
- Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Children don't remember every lesson. They remember every humiliation...' A reminder that children carry the pain of humiliation longer than the advice behind it
- Proverb of the day from Turkey: 'Even if you put a saddle of pure gold on a donkey, it remains a donkey. The true worth of a human being is not measured...' Can money or luxury change who you really are? This Turkish saying has an answerThe Turkish proverb, "Even if you put a saddle of pure gold on a donkey, it remains a donkey," reminds us that wealth, luxury and status ca...28 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison: 'At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough...'- Life lessons on presence, gratitude, and finding peace in the present momentQuote of the Day: Toni Morrison, a Nobel laureate, encourages us to appreciate the beauty of life without the compulsion to capture every m...27 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: ‘Children are educated by what the grown-up is and not…’ Swiss psychologist on learning and human developmentQuote of the Day by Carl Jung: Renowned psychologist Carl Jung, born in Switzerland, profoundly shaped our understanding of the human mind ...27 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Saturday Motivation by Emily Dickinson: 'The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the...'Emily Dickinson, a poet who lived a reclusive life, left behind a profound literary legacy. Though she published little during her lifetime...27 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
- Quote of the day by James Baldwin: 'Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war..'; lessons on how true love needs effort from American writerRenowned writer James Baldwin viewed love not as a static emotion but a dynamic, evolving journey. He famously described it as a "battle" a...26 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy from Anna Karenina: 'Be bad, but at least don't be...'Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, author of 'Anna Karenina,' offered a profound insight: "Be bad, but at least don't be a liar, a deceive...26 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Khalil Gibran: ‘To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but…’ - why every recruiter and parent should read thisKhalil Gibran's wisdom suggests true character lies not in past achievements but in future aspirations. The article, inspired by Walter Mit...26 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
- Quote of the day by J. D. Salinger: 'What I like best is a book that's at least funny once in a while. What really knocks me out is...' - The Catcher in the Rye and Nine Stories author's life lesson on power of reading and why great books feel like a close friendQuote of the day by J. D. Salinger: J.D. Salinger believed books offer more than entertainment; they forge emotional bonds. He cherished st...25 Jun, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- Psychoanalysis founder Sigmund Freud explains why people in relationships repeat same mistakes again and again: 'Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and...'Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, believed that emotions people suppress or avoid do not simply disappear. His famous quote, "U...24 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Taylor Swift’s reading list: 5 books that inspired one of music’s biggest storytellersMusic superstar Taylor Swift finds inspiration in books. Her favorite reads include 'The Hunger Games', 'To Kill A Mockingbird', and 'The F...24 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Mark Twain: 'Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect' — A timeless lesson on independent thinking and the dangers of blindly following the crowdMark Twain, the renowned American author, masterfully used humor and satire to critique society and champion independent thought. His timel...24 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Famous psychologist Carl Jung explains why people get irritated by habits they secretly themselves have: 'Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves'Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung believed that the traits and habits that irritate us most in other people often reflect hidd...22 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise...’ Irish poet explains role of creativity in human lifeQuote of the Day: Oscar Wilde, the celebrated Irish playwright, believed art is the ultimate path to human potential. His quote emphasizes ...22 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: “Human nature is like water. It takes the… – Inspiring lessons on human behavior, adaptability, social influence and how the people and circumstances around us changes our life by one of the most influential American Modernist Poet known for his deep insights on imagination, reality and the human experienceQuote of the Day by Wallace Stevens: Wallace Stevens’ quote, “Human nature is like water. It takes the shape of its container,” explores th...21 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- Rudyard Kipling’s Father’s Day quote: 'All we have of freedom, all we use or know, this our fathers bought for...' - inspiring lessons by The Jungle Book and Just So Stories author on sacrifices of parents and why we owe more to previous generations than we realiseFather’s Day quote by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling's quote underscores the profound sacrifices of past generations. This sentiment high...20 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by German novelist Thomas Mann: ‘Opinions cannot survive if one has no chance to…’Thomas Mann, the Nobel laureate German novelist, believed opinions need active defense to survive. His quote, "Opinions cannot survive if o...20 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'I may not have been sure about what really did interest me, but I was absolutely sure about what...' - French philosopher’s timeless lesson on purposeQuote of the day by Albert Camus: Albert Camus, a renowned 20th-century writer and philosopher, explored life's big questions. His quote hi...19 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
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