Jane Austen’s works are loved for being witty, scathing and romantic. The following quotes prove that Jane Austen 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 on [...]
There are many metaphors for life that can guide us to be our best selves. What is your metaphor? And does it help or hinder your journey? What are metaphors for life? There are a variety of metaphors for life that we turn to when trying to make the best of our lives. Some people [...]
The following quotes by Lao Tzu can help us to recognise profound inner truths about our lives and become accepting, calm and fulfilled individuals. Who was Lao Tzu? He was born in China between the 6th and 5th centuries B.C. under the Zhou Dynasty. We don't know much about him other than that he was [...]
There are things you must remember if you don’t know what to do with your life. It’s not as bad as it may seem. Say you’re in your 40s like me, and you still haven’t bought a house or finished your college degree. I guess for some people that sounds terrible, but honestly, it’s okay. [...]
Isaac Asimov was the author of some of the most inspirational quotes for life, intelligence, and society. But before we list them, let's first talk about this famous writer's life and accomplishments. Who was Isaac Asimov? Isaac Asimov was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. He was renowned for his works [...]
What a Philosophy of Life is can seem quite a profound notion and relates to the ever-daunting question of “What is the meaning of life?”. Many may turn away from this question and the idea of a personal philosophy seems like a too large concept to consider. Perhaps you think it is pointless to dwell [...]
Positive mantras create a powerful sound vibration that aligns the mind, body and spirit to divine energy helping us achieve peace, balance and success. First of all, let's discuss the concept and the definition of mantra. What is a mantra? The word Mantra comes from ancient Sanskrit. ‘Man’ means mind, and ‘tra’ means instrument. So, [...]
Resistance to change may ensure your comfort and familiarity. But resistance to change can also ruin your life by limiting your potential. I’ll be honest. I have always hated change. It seems that just when I’ve become comfortable, something threatens to take that comfort away from me, forcing me to re-evaluate the course of my [...]
