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Quote of the day by Malcolm X: 'A wise man can play the part of a clown, but a clown can't play the part of a wise man'

Malcolm X showed that real wisdom thrives on adaptability and humility in how we communicate. He cleverly used humor and straightforward language to unveil flawed reasoning, unlike those who depend on complicated jargon for credibility. This piece underscores the importance of this approach in our current image-driven digital age, suggesting…

The Times of India

Plutarch’s ancient advice for how to be happier online

For many centuries, the writings of Plutarch of Chaeronia (c.46-119CE) were at the heart of elite humanistic education in the West. We can see the influence of his Lives of Eminent Greeks and Romans and the philosophical essays in his work Moralia in early modern authors from Michel de Montaigne…

The Conversation

Boomers and Millennials should set aside needless warring

Youth and opportunity are priceless.

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Quote of the Day by Michel de Montaigne: “When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to...” — Learn the timeless wisdom on peace, and mental healing from today’s quote by the father of modern essays

Quote of the Day by Michel de Montaigne is gaining fresh attention as readers search for mental peace, emotional healing, and wisdom through books. The famous Michel de Montaigne quote reveals how reading can calm gloomy thoughts, reduce emotional stress, and rebuild inner clarity. In today’s distracted world, books still…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Seneca: ‘He suffers more than necessary, who suffers before it…’ The Roman philosopher’s powerful warning about fear, stress and mental suffering explains why people exhaust themselves before problems arrive

Quote of the Day: Seneca the Younger’s writings endured long after the fall of the Roman Empire because they explored psychological struggles that remain deeply human today. His essays influenced thinkers and writers ranging from William Shakespeare to Michel de Montaigne, while modern readers continue turning to Stoicism during periods…

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Quote of the day by Michel de Montaigne: 'The greatest thing in the world is to know how to...' - life lessons on finding peace within yourself and why self-belonging matters more than social approval by the father of essays and French Renaissance philosopher

Michel de Montaigne's quote emphasizes self-belonging, the comfort of being oneself without external validation. In a world of societal expectations and social media, this inner connection is crucial for emotional grounding and stability. His essays highlight the importance of self-understanding and authenticity, offering reflections on human nature and self-awareness.

The Economic Times

How Printing Presses Ignited the First Information Revolution

The printing press helped build libraries that were impossibly large by ancient standards. That created its own new challenges.

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France Antarctique, the forgotten French outpost on the coast of Brazil

Almost 500 years ago, French ships landed in what is now Brazil with a mission to found 'France Antarctique', a new colony on South America's Atlantic coast. Riven by religious divisions and stormed by Portuguese rivals, the project lasted just a few years – but would end up reshaping Europeans'…

Radio France Internationale

Francis Bacon’s Essays explore the darker side of human nature. 400 years on, they still instruct and unnerve

In our guides to the classics, experts explain key literary works.

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From printing presses to Facebook feeds: What yesterday’s witch hunts have in common with today’s misinformation crisis

Between 1400 and 1780, an estimated 100,000 people, mostly women, were prosecuted for witchcraft in Europe. About half that number were executed – killings motivated by a constellation of beliefs about women, truth, evil and magic.

The Conversation

‘Morocco made us innocent’: the many selves of Robert Dessaix

In an interview with The Paris Review, novelist Don DeLillo said, “I’m completely willing to let language press meaning upon me”. That’s not to say the sound of a sentence should be given priority over its meaning, but that meaning finds its full expression – is discovered – in the…

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What makes a good life? Existentialists believed we should embrace freedom and authenticity

How do we live good, fulfilling lives?

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Being cheerful on the outside can help you – and others – feel it on the inside

Cheerfulness can boost your energy levels, even in tough times – as philosophers and writers have long recognised, writes Donna Ferguson

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