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LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS OF TERRY PRATCHETT
Quote of the day by Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis: 'This is one of the miracles of love: It gives a power of...' ; lessons on how true love requires patience from iconic British authorLove's true magic lies in seeing imperfections yet remaining enchanted, as CS Lewis profoundly stated. This acceptance, not illusion, forms...- Proverb of the day from Russia: 'The well-fed do not understand the hungry. Your tear, to a stranger, is nothing but a drop of salty water...' A centuries-old lesson on why expecting others to understand your pain often leads to disappointmentToday's proverb from Russia explores the limits of human empathy, suggesting that people often find it difficult to fully understand hardsh...
- Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Nobody can save you but yourself, and you're worth saving. It's a war not easily won but if anything is worth winning this is it...' German-American teaches why the hardest battle is the one you fight withinCharles Bukowski's widely shared quote, “Nobody can save you but yourself – and you're worth saving. It's a war not easily won. But if anyt...
- Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde: ‘There are only two kinds of people who are really fascinating - people who know absolutely everything, and…’Quote of the Day by Oscar Wilde suggests true fascination lies at the extremes: profound knowledge or unadulterated curiosity. In today's i...
- Quote of the Day by Irish literary genius Oscar Wilde: 'Experience is merely the name men gave to their mistakes...'-Life lessons on failure, self-reflection, and learning from life's imperfections from the famous Gothic novel The Picture of Dorian GrayOscar Wilde's insightful reflections remind us that errors aren't just mistakes; they are the vital spark for personal development. Often, ...
- Quote of the Day by Mark Twain: “A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way...”- Inspiring lessons on experience, wisdom, mistakes, and why some truths can only be understood through life itself by America's best humoristMark Twain's humorous quote, 'A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn no other way,' highlights that life's most ...
- Word of the Day: PulchritudeExplore the exquisite term 'pulchritude,' often overlooked yet brimming with elegance when describing physical beauty. With roots in Latin,...
- 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...
- Indian proverb of the day by Rahim: 'The tree does not eat its own fruit, nor does the lake drink its own water; the wise live for the benefit of others...' Ancient saying highlights the value of selfless livingAn ancient Indian proverb, attributed to the poet Rahim, beautifully illustrates that true fulfillment comes from serving others, much like...
- Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway: ‘All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know,’ what The Old Man and the Sea author teaches about honesty in writingFacing writer's block, Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway found solace in a simple rule: write one undeniably true sentence. This approach, de...
- Sachin Tendulkar's book recommendation list: 4 books that inspire him beyond the cricket fieldCricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's passion extends beyond the pitch to a diverse reading list. His recommendations, shared on social media, hi...
- Quote of the Day by legendary science fiction writer Isaac Asimov: 'If knowledge can create problems, it is not through...'- Is your 'knowledge' making problems worse in the age of misinformation? Isaac Asimov's timeless wisdom on humanity’s greatest challengesIsaac Asimov's timeless wisdom highlights that ignorance cannot solve problems born from knowledge. He championed intellectual courage, urg...
- Quote of the day by The Bell Jar writer Sylvia Plath: 'The hardest thing, I think, is to live richly in the present, without letting it be tainted...' ; life lessons on staying rooted in our present from American poetPoet Sylvia Plath's timeless wisdom highlights the struggle to live fully in the present, unburdened by past regrets or future anxieties. H...
- Quote of the day by French Romantic author Victor Hugo: ‘To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further’, a lesson on the true meaning of loveVictor Hugo, the renowned French author, believed that the act of loving, or having loved, is a profound reward in itself, surpassing any m...
- Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Some lose all mind and become soul, insane. Some lose all soul and become mind, intellectual. Some lose both and become accepted...' The uncomfortable truth about being accepted by society revealed by the German-American novelistCharles Bukowski's quote, "Some lose all mind and become soul, insane. Some lose all soul and become mind, intellectual. Some lose both and...
- Quote of the Day by Hans Christian Andersen: “Life itself is the most… — A powerful reminder that redefines your life by the Danish authorQuote of the Day by Hans Christian Andersen: Hans Christian Andersen’s famous quote, “Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale,” reveal...
- He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars roleAcclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci...
- Quote of the Day by Harper Lee: “You can't really get to know a person until you get in their… – Inspiring lessons on empathy, understanding, compassion, perception and why there are two sides to every story by the American novelist known for her deep insights into human nature and justiceQuote of the Day by Harper Lee: Harper Lee’s quote, “You can't really get to know a person until you get in their shoes and walk around in ...
- Quote of the Day by Legendary American novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald: F. Scott Fitzgerald — “Life starts all over again when it… – Inspiring lessons on hope, transformation, renewal and why every ending is a new beginning by the author known for his lyrical writing and deep insight into human nature and societyQuote of the Day by F. Scott Fitzgerald: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s quote, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall,” explores...
- Quote of the day by Terry Pratchett: 'It occurred to me that at one point it was like I had two diseases - one was Alzheimer's, and the other was knowing I had Alzheimer's', the British author's heartbreaking quote on awareness and sufferingRenowned author Terry Pratchett, celebrated for his Discworld series, bravely shared his personal battle with Alzheimer's. His poignant wor...
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