Thought-provoking quotes that will make you reconsider your life.
It is all too easy to focus on the wrong things, but these philosophical quotes will remind you of what is truly important in life. Philosophy offers a lot to the world. More than anything, it gives us insights into what is really important in life. Work, money and other responsibilities distract us from the [...]
The following Plato Quotes are profound, important and representative of his philosophy as a whole. However, before we examine these quotes, let’s take a look at who Plato was and what his philosophy amounts to. Who Was Plato? Plato (428/427 BC or 424/424 – 348/347BC) was born and died in Ancient Greece. He is one [...]
The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is a children's story with some very profound meanings and some quotes that will really make you think. I have to admit that I never read the Little Prince as a child. I think I wouldn't have known what to make of it if I did. Even reading [...]
Marcus Aurelius quotes may be from the time of Ancient Rome, but they are still relevant today. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor between 161 to 180. He was known as the last of the Five Good Emperors. His personal philosophical writings, now known as his Meditations, have become a source of many Marcus Aurelius quotes [...]
These Alice in Wonderland quotes are just what you need. They help you through troubled times while giving you a sense of whimsical encouragement. I love quotes. Positive statements have the power to reach you when other things may not work. To add a bit of magic to your life, these Alice in Wonderland quotes [...]
Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations is a powerful book that has stood the test of time. It can provide deeply helpful and important lessons to us all. However, before we discuss these lessons, we should recognise who the author was. Marcus Aurelius (121-180AD), also known as ‘the Philosopher’, was Roman emperor from 161-180AD. He is a widely [...]
Jane Austen’s works are loved for being witty, scathing and romantic. The following Jane Austen quotes prove that she is the queen of satire and sense. Jane Austen's novels are still fantastically popular more than 200 years after they were written. This isn’t surprising as the novels are funny, romantic and offer a scathing attack [...]
The following Lao Tzu quotes can help us to recognise profound inner truths about our lives and become accepting, calm and fulfilled individuals. But before we list our favourite Lao Tzu quotes, let's first discuss what this philosopher is famous for. Lao Tzu was born in China between the 6th and 5th centuries B.C. under [...]
