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Quote of the Day by author of ‘Infinite Jest’ David Foster Wallace: ‘If you worship money and things, if they are where you tap real meaning in life, then…’ - Why chasing money, beauty, power and success can leave you feeling like you never have enoughDavid Foster Wallace cautioned against idolizing limited aspirations such as wealth or intelligence, arguing that these pursuits can yield ...- Quote of the day by Euclid: 'Let it be granted that things which are equal to the same thing are...' - thought-provoking quote by Greek mathematician and father of geometry teaches inspiring life lessons on equality, logic and why clear thinking matters in daily lifeQuote of the day by Euclid: Euclid's quote on equality provides a simple yet profound life lesson. This ancient mathematical axiom states t...
- Quote of the day by Isidor Isaac Rabi: ‘If you decide you don't have to get A's, you can learn an enormous amount in college’ - Nobel Prize-winning American physicist on the purpose of educationIsidor Isaac Rabi Quote of the Day: Renowned Nobel Prize-winning physicist Isidor Isaac Rabi believed that true education begins with curio...
- Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'What did you do as a child that made the hours pass like minutes? Herein lies the key to your...' Famous psychologist on rediscovering life's purposeQuote of the day: Carl Jung's quote highlighted his belief that childhood passions hold keys to adult pursuits. Activities that made hours ...
- Civilisations, time and the turning wheelWestern confidence in linear progress has weakened due to recent global challenges. This has led to a renewed interest in Ibn Khaldun's cyc...
- Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: ‘For peace to reign on Earth, humans must evolve into new…’ – German philosopher urges humanity to see beyond itselfQuote of the day by Immanuel Kant: Two centuries ago, philosopher Immanuel Kant proposed that true peace transcends mere absence of war, ad...
- Quote of the Day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by...” — Timeless life lessons on independent thinking, authenticity, courage, inner wisdom, resilience, and personal growth from one of America's most influential philosophersQuote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds” is a timeless reminder for anyone who fee...
- Quote of the Day by Nat King Cole: ‘If you smile through your fear and sorrow...’ - how the singer who became the first African American to host a network TV show never stopped believing in brighter daysQuote of the Day by Nat King Cole suggests smiling through fear and sorrow. This act of quiet strength can lead to brighter tomorrows. Life...
- Quote of the Day by Rowan Atkinson: ‘The older you get, the more you realise how happenstance...’ - The Mr Bean creator’s thoughtful take on fate and life’s unexpected turnsQuote of the Day by Rowan Atkinson notes how happenstance significantly determines our life's direction. While hard work matters, chance me...
- Indian proverb of the day by Chanakya: 'A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first...' - Ancient Indian thinker gives practical advice on dealing with a ruthless worldAncient Indian philosopher and political strategist Chanakya continues to remain relevant centuries later because of his practical observat...
- Quote of the day by Hegel: “Just as little is seen in pure light as in pure darkness. Everything is ....” — Did the German philosopher secretly expose the dangerous modern obsession with certainty, perfection, and black-and-white thinking?Quote of the day by Hegel: More than 250 years after his birth, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel remains one of the most searched and influent...
- Quote of the Day by Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero: ‘Politicians are not born; they are…’Marcus Tullius Cicero's blunt quote, 'Politicians are not born; they are excreted,' remains relevant today, questioning whether power corru...
- Chinese proverb of the day by Taoist philosopher Zhuang Zhou: 'A straight tree is cut down for lumber, while the twisted tree lives on, untouched and free.' Ancient Taoist idea explains how being a misfit can sometimes protect your freedomThis Chinese proverb of the day, attributed to Zhuang Zhou uses the image of a straight and a twisted tree to explain a deeper truth about ...
- From 1776 to 2026: Adam Smith's lessons for the global economyAdam Smith's seminal work, "The Wealth of Nations", published 250 years ago, continues to fuel economic discussions. His ideas on free trad...
- February 19, today in history: From empires to space and social changeFebruary 19 holds historical significance. It marks the birth of Copernicus and Shivaji Maharaj. The date saw the Donner Party rescue and E...
- George Fernandes: Straight thinker, who fought against actual injusticesWhat drove Fernandes was fighting actual injustices inflicted on the people of the teeming metropolis.
- Indian richie rich saddened by Tesla Model 3's delayed India entryPaytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma, GOQii’s Vishal Gondal and Tech Mahindra’s Jagdish Mitra coughed up $1,000 for pre-bookings last year.
- How a leader can create and retain followersAs a good leader, stay attuned to what’s happening, figure out what the issue is and constantly tweak your leadership style.
- Cultural heritage, army grandeur in store for Republic Day paradeA large crowd gathered on the Rajpath to view the rehearsal when military and police forces marched down from Raisina Hills and headed to R...
- On Satyam website, Raju is still the chairmanSatyam's home page has remained unchanged barring the fact that the names of the independent directors who have resigned have been removed.
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