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Life lesson of the day by Diogenes: 'As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the...' - thought-provoking quote by Greek philosopher and founder of the Cynic school teaches why you need both friends and enemies in life- Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and society
- Quote of the day by Stoic philosopher Epictetus: 'Do not seek for things to happen as you wish, but wish for things to happen as they do happen.' ; lessons on how to embrace reality and stop stressing from Ancient Greek scholar
- Life lesson of the day by John Locke: 'Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge, it is thinking that...' - motivational quote by English philosopher reveals why reading alone won't make you smarter and how to turn information into knowledgeLife lesson of the day by John Locke: Philosopher John Locke reminds us that mere reading isn't enough for true knowledge. He emphasizes th...23 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Give evil nothing to oppose and it will...' - Ancient Chinese philosopher's timeless wisdom on the power of peace over conflictAncient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism, offers timeless wisdom on living in harmony with nature. His teachings, primarily f...22 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: 'Five minutes after birth, they decide your name, nationality and sect. Then you spend the rest of your life defending what you did not choose...' How much of your identity did you actually choose? Father of philosophical pessimism asksGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's quote of the day encourages reflection on the identities people inherit rather than select for the...22 Jun, 2026, 03.20 AM IST
- Stoic thought of the day by Stoicism's founder Zeno of Citium: 'Make your personality like steel, so that life shall hurt you as little as possible...' How to stay strong during difficult times explainedAncient Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium continues to inspire modern discussions on resilience and self-discipline through his timeless tea...21 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- Nagaland shifts Yoga Day observance to June 22 following objectionsNagaland's government has postponed International Day of Yoga celebrations to June 22 following widespread opposition. Student bodies, trib...21 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job' - A simple yet sharp take on the realities of married life by French philosopher and authorFrench philosopher Simone de Beauvoir's famous quote reveals a timeless truth about relationships. She described finding a partner as an ar...19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Pythagoras: ‘Anger begins with folly, and ends with…’ Greek philosopher's words capture timeless truth about human emotionAncient Greek philosopher Pythagoras offered a timeless insight into anger. His quote 'Anger begins with folly, and ends with repentance' w...19 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- Life lesson quote by Seneca: 'We suffer more often in imagination than in...' - Ancient Roman philosopher's timeless wisdom on overcoming fearLife lesson quote by Seneca: Ancient Roman philosopher Seneca's timeless wisdom, nearly 2,000 years old, continues to resonate today. His S...19 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Derek Parfit: ‘We might neglect our future selves because of some failure of belief or imagination’ - A warning on self-sabotage from the philosopher most people have never heard ofPhilosopher Derek Parfit highlighted why people ignore future consequences. He suggested a lack of belief or imagination about our future s...19 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'The greatest legacy I will leave my children is that they will never exist...' The German philosopher questions the purpose of bringing new life into this worldArthur Schopenhauer is remembered as one of history's most influential pessimistic philosophers. The quote, “The greatest legacy I will lea...19 Jun, 2026, 02.06 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Michel de Montaigne: 'A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband...' The importance of imperfections in a marriage explained by the father of modern essaysMichel de Montaigne’s famous quote, “A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband,” reflects his humorous yet realistic...19 Jun, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
- Roman proverb of the day: ‘Whatever happens to you has been waiting to happen since the beginning of time. The twining strands of fate wove both of them together: your own existence and the things that happen to you’ - A timeless lesson on destiny and accepting life’s twistsToday's proverb of the day by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius reveals a philosophy of compassion and acceptance. His famous quote suggests li...17 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Socrates: ‘No evil can happen to a good man, either in life or after…’ Greek philosopher's timeless wisdom on virtue and moral integrityAncient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that a good person cannot be harmed by evil, even in death. His wisdom, preserved by students lik...17 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by famous philosopher Michel de Montaigne: ‘Marriage may be compared to a cage. The birds outside despair to get in and those within despair to get out’ - a timeless lesson on human desire and dissatisfactionFrench philosopher Michel de Montaigne's quote on marriage highlights the human tendency to idealize what we lack. This sentiment remains r...17 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Confucius: 'It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be...' - Chinese philosopher's timeless wisdom on why trust matters more than betrayalQuote of the day by Confucius: Confucius, a philosopher from ancient China, offered timeless wisdom. His thoughts on friendship, honesty, a...17 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...13 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Seneca: ‘Life is long, if only you knew how…’ Stoic thinker’s powerful wisdom on length and value of lifeRoman philosopher Seneca believed life is not short but often wasted. He urged people to use time wisely, focusing on meaningful goals and ...12 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
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