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Quote of the Day by Guy de Maupassant: “A human being—what is a human being? Everything and nothing...” — a profound life lesson on human nature, self-awareness, memory, knowledge and the mind’s ability to carry an entire universe within itself, from the master of the modern short story known for his sharp psychological realismQuote of the Day by Guy de Maupassant: “A human being—what is a human being? Everything and nothing” captures a striking contradiction in h...
Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: 'The importance of poetry is not measured, finally, by what the poet says but...' - Palestinian poet’s timeless lesson on the power of words, expression and meaning, and why great writing goes beyond the message and lives in the way the words reach usRenowned for his profound exploration of exile and identity, Mahmoud Darwish was a pivotal Palestinian poet. His masterful use of language ...
Quote of the day by Spanish poet Luis Cernuda: ‘If I do not know you, I have not lived; If I die without knowing…’ – on love, desire and the search for a meaningful lifeSpanish poet Luis Cernuda explored desire and reality in his influential Generation of '27 works. His poetry openly addressed homosexual de...
Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova: ‘Dostoyevsky knew a lot but not everything. He, for instance, thought that if you kill a human you'll turn into…’Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova questioned Fyodor Dostoevsky's view on guilt after violence. She observed people committing acts and the...
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Forgive yourself for not knowing what only time could teach...' - Powerful lesson on not to blame yourself for past mistakes by the iconic American writer-activistMaya Angelou’s profound words, “Forgive yourself for not knowing what only time could teach,” offer a meaningful reminder about self-forgiv...
Quote of the day by Rumi: 'Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in dealing with anxieties caused by others...' A lesson on finding your own path by ancient mystic and poetRumi’s profound words, “Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in going through anxieties caused by others. Leave ...
Quote of the day by Alexander Pushkin: ‘People are so like their first mother Eve: what they are given doesn't…’ – Russian poet on human desire, temptation and why we want what we cannot haveAlexander Pushkin, a foundational figure in Russian literature, explored human desire. His novel 'Eugene Onegin' highlights the allure of f...
Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller: ‘If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art…’ – German philosopher on why pleasing everyone can weaken originalityGerman poet Friedrich Schiller championed artistic independence and originality. He believed pleasing a few with genuine art held more valu...
Quote of the Day by Ivan Bunin, the first Russian to receive the Nobel Prize for literature: ‘Words are one thing, deeds are quite another’Quote of the Day by Ivan Bunin highlights the gap between spoken promises and actual deeds. Actions demand more effort and demonstrate genu...
Quote of the Day by Thomas Campbell: ‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die’ - Scottish poet’s powerful words about love, loss and the people we leave behindThomas Campbell's quote is on living on through memories and influence. His words suggest that a person's presence continues after their ph...
Quote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: “Life is a journey up a spiral staircase; as we grow older we cover the ground covered...” — Timeless lessons on aging, self-growth, resilience, wisdom, change, acceptance, and why repeating old paths can reveal how far we have truly come from the Nobel prize-winning Irish poetQuote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: W. B. Yeats famous quote, “life is a journey up a spiral staircase” offers a powerful lesson abou...
Quote of the Day by Marina Tsvetaeva: ‘And soon all of us will sleep under the earth…’ – the Russian poet on conflict, mortality and the human need for peaceQuote of the Day: Marina Tsvetaeva's quote reflects on human conflict and the shared end of mortality. She questions why people make life d...
Irish proverb of the day: “An unpractised craft is an...” — what happens when the talent you were born with is left untouched? Timeless life lessons on discipline, practice, talent, self-growth, perseverance, and wasted potential from an ancient Irish traditionIrish proverb of the day: The timeless Irish proverb, "An unpractised craft is an enemy" (Is namhaid ceird gan chleachtadh), reminds us tha...
Quote of the day by John Lennon: "Life is what happens when you're..." — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on mindfulness, purpose, resilience, happiness, embracing change, and why living in the present may be the key to a more meaningful life by the legendary English singer-songwriter and Beatles iconToday's Quote of the Day by John Lennon: John Lennon's famous quote hits right where it matters: "Life is what happens when you're busy mak...
Quote of the Day by George Seferis: ‘For poetry there exists neither large countries nor small, its domain is in…’ - How poetry connects people across oceans and generations despite geographic boundariesThe power of words is remarkable, linking people across various dimensions and eras. According to George Seferis, poetry exists within ever...
Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'Excellence is not a gift, but a skill that takes practice' - A timeless life lesson on how excellence comes from actions, not talent by the famous Greek philosopherAristotle's Quote of the day reminds us that excellence is not something people are born with but something they build through consistent a...
Quote of the Day by Russian poet Alexander Pushkin: ‘Young man!...remember that the best and most enduring changes are those which stem from an improvement in moral behavior, without any violent upheaval'Lasting progress rarely comes from noise alone, but from quiet personal growth. Alexander Pushkin's timeless advice emphasizes moral behavi...
Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years, calls it an emotional homecomingExiled author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nineteen years, feeling an emotional homecoming. Her visit precedes a literary even...
Quote of the day by Marina Tsvetaeva: 'Wings are freedom only when they are wide open in flight. On one's back they are a...' - Russian poet's timeless wisdom on living without fearMarina Tsvetaeva was a renowned Russian poet of the twentieth century. Her poetry explored love, loss, and the human spirit with deep emoti...
Quote of the day by Mahmoud Darwish: ‘Like a small coffeehouse on the street of exiles, that is love, it opens…’ – Timeless message of belonging and compassionQuote of the day: Mahmoud Darwish, a celebrated Palestinian poet, explored themes of exile and belonging. His powerful words compare love t...