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The stoic philosophers of the ancient world were wise individuals that's for sure. The main goal of their philosophy was mostly directed towards the cultivation of virtue and the conscious detachment from no-good passions, which all mortal men were inclined with. The...
John Ronald Reul Tolkien (1892–1973) was an English writer, poet and professor. He is best known for his highly successful fantasy books, most notably "The Lord of the Rings". Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, an area that is now part of South Africa, in 1892. His...
Many that live deserve death. And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then be not too eager to deal out death in the name of justice, fearing for your own safety. Even the wise cannot see all ends.- J. R. R. TolkienContextThe quote is from J. R. R....
There is something meaningful to be said about pain, pleasure and how we as humans relate to these two phenomena. Intrinsically it seems that all animals, us included, strive towards maximizing pleasure while trying to minimize pain. But what are these two things?...
Full of wiles, full of guile, at all times, in all ways, Are the children of Men.- AristophanesContextThe quote is from the play "The Birds" written by Aristophanes, which was first performed in 414 BCE. MeaningIt seems people have been foolish and deceitful for a...
Saadi Shirazi was a highly influential Persian poet and writer who lived in the 13th century. He is best known today for his works 'Gulistan', 'Bustan' and for his extensive love poetry (ghazals). Together with Rumi and Hafez, he is considered one of the three...
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