Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, born on May 5, 1813, in Copenhagen, Denmark, was no ordinary thinker. He was a Danish philosopher, theologian, poet, and cultural critic—a man whose ideas would echo through time, influencing existentialism and Protestant theology in the 20th century. Imagine a drama unfolding in four acts, each punctuated by a distinctive crisis—a “collision,”… Read More »Most men pursue pleasure
“Animal Farm” by George Orwell is a thought-provoking book that explores power, corruption and the human condition. Through the lens of a farmyard setting, Orwell masterfully weaves a tale that resonates with readers of all ages. This timeless classic reveals deep insights and has an enduring relevance even especially today. 1. Napoleon’s Rise to Power… Read More »Animal Farm by George Orwell [Summary]
Albert Einstein: A Brief Background Albert Einstein was a physicist from Germany who developed the special and general theories of relativity. He was born in Germany on March 14, 1879, and died in New Jersey, U.S. April 18, 1955. He is widely held to be one of the greatest and most influential scientists of all… Read More »There are only two ways to live your life
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a name that reverberates through the corridors of literature, was more than a mere writer. Imagine Dostoyevsky—a man with ink-stained fingers, not from idle scribbling, but from etching profound truths. His journey began amidst fairy tales and legends, where words danced like fireflies. But life wasn’t all enchantment. His mother’s death when he… Read More »Man only likes to count his troubles
James Clear, a name that resonates like the echo of a well-delivered speech, is more than a mere writer. He wove his life into the very fabric of self-improvement and human connection. Imagine James—a man with ink-stained fingers, not from writing novels, but from penning life-changing principles. His journey began on a humble farm, where… Read More »It’s more fun to be a fan than a critic
Dale Carnegie, a name that resonates like the echo of a well-delivered speech, was more than a mere writer. He wove his life into the very fabric of self-improvement and human connection. Imagine Carnegie—a man with ink-stained fingers, not from writing novels, but from penning life-changing principles. His journey began on a humble farm, where… Read More »It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing
This seminal document, ratified on July 4, 1776, marked the thirteen colonies’ bold separation from Great Britain. At its heart lies a luminous sentence, a beacon for generations: Thomas Jefferson, polymath and statesman, was the mastermind behind this immortal declaration. Born in 1743 in Virginia, he was a farmer, architect, and scholar. But it’s his… Read More »We hold these Truths to be self-evident
Buddha, the enigmatic sage of ancient India, emerges from the mists of time like a lotus blooming in a tranquil pond. Born as Siddhartha Gautama around 563 BCE in the foothills of the Himalayas, he embarked on a quest that would reverberate through centuries. Imagine Siddhartha—a prince draped in silks, sheltered from life’s harshness. But… Read More »There is no path to happiness
Rafa Euba, a seasoned consultant psychiatrist based in London, was born in the Basque Country, Spain. His journey through the corridors of the mind led him from exclusive private clinics to impoverished slums. As a psychiatrist, he delved into the depths of treatment-resistant depression, unraveling the threads of human suffering. In his thought-provoking book “You… Read More »Happiness is a ghost that’s not worth pursuing
