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Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is...' - German philosopher and The World as Will and Representation writer teaches life lesson on handling rejection, facing criticism and why truth always wins in the end- Quote of the Day by Romanian-born French philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘I lost my sleep, and this is the greatest tragedy that can befall someone…’ - why peaceful sleep is life's greatest blessing
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: "Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can..."
- 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
- Quote of the Day by Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘Write books only if you are going to say in them the things you…’ - why true writing begins where comfort and secrecy endQuote of the Day by Emil Cioran reveals what we fear to confess, a sentiment resonating in today's curated online world. His quote encourag...19 Jun, 2026, 08.20 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 on Philosophy of Mind by William James: "Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can..." Learn a profound lesson on why attitude shapes relationships, resolves conflict, and transforms lives from the father of American psychologyQuote of the Day on Philosophy of Mind by William James: Known as the father of American psychology, William James understood that the mind...15 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man's face as a rule says more, and more interesting things, than his mouth, for it is...' - inspiring life lessons on human expression, emotions and how to understand people beyond what they say by philosopher of pessimismQuote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: He believed a person's face reveals more than their words. He argued expressions, not just speech,...12 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Arthur Schopenhauer: ‘The doctor sees all the weakness of mankind; the lawyer all the…’ The hidden truth behind human weakness, wickedness, and stupidity reveals why the German philosopher's warning still feels uncomfortably accurate todayQuote of the Day: The quote serves as a call for greater self-awareness. People often devote considerable energy to judging others without ...05 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Socrates: 'I only wish that ordinary people had an unlimited capacity for doing harm; then they…' - Greek philosopher's lesson on why human potential can be used for both bad and goodQuote of the Day by Socrates highlights human duality. The same power that enables destruction can foster healing and progress. This princi...02 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom...' - Why the German philosopher believed true freedom sometimes begins with lonelinessGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is still remembered for his deep thoughts on human life, individuality and freedom. One of his most ...26 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer: 'The safest way of not being very miserable is…'—Inspiring quotes by the 'philosopher of pessimism'German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's profound quote offers a timeless perspective on happiness and misery. He believed that excessive e...15 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Emil Cioran: 'The fact that life has no meaning is a reason…'—Romanian philosopher's haunting reflection on meaning, despair and survival still resonates todayQuote of the Day: Emil Cioran, a provocative 20th-century philosopher, explored despair and the meaninglessness of life with startling hone...14 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Albert Einstein, “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the.....” What the greatest mind on earth warned about human stupidity and the limitless universe— learn how to escape this silent trap keeping you stuck despite your effortsToday's quote by Albert Einstein: Albert Einstein quotes remains globally high as readers revisit his famous universe and human stupidity o...03 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- Investing lessons from Warren Buffett – It is never too late to change: Buffett also changed how he investedIn this ET Prime Special Series, we bring you insights every week from the legendary investor Warren Buffett and also tell you how Berkshir...10 Apr, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'Man can do what he wills, but he cannot will what he wills.' Life advice from German philosopher who admired Indian texts like Upanishads & Bhagavad GitaArthur Schopenhauer, a 19th-century German philosopher, posited that while individuals can act on their desires, they cannot choose those d...08 Apr, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky, “The only way to deal with fear is to confront it — and the only way to build hope is to act.” What is Chomsky’s brand of hope often called “Proactive Optimism”?Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: Noam Chomsky remains the world's most-cited living scholar with over 300,000 citations. His latest data s...24 Feb, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- This AI Subculture's Motto: Go, Go, GoEffective Accelerationism began as a cheeky response to an older, more established movement -- Effective Altruism -- that has become a majo...09 Dec, 2023, 04.10 PM IST
- Can't think positive? Psychologists say being grumpy can actually be usefulLike regret and worries, anger is an instrumental emotion, which my co-authors and I have shown in several research papers.05 Jul, 2022, 12.23 PM IST
- Lok Sabha polls 2014: Nitish Kumar has turned philosophical as he faces defeat, says Sushil Kumar ModiSushil Kumar Modi today had a dig at chief minister Nitish Kumar saying that he has turned philosophical after sensing certain defeat in th...11 May, 2014, 10.07 PM IST
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