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Care what other people think, and you will always be their prisoner. Lao Tzu

Care what other people think?

    About the author Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, is a famous Chinese philosopher who is believed to have founded Taoism. While his existence is debated, he is thought to have lived in China around the 6th century BCE. The name “Laozi” means “the Old Master,” showing people’s great respect for him. Laozi’s most important… Read More »Care what other people think?

    Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth. Epicurus

    Self-sufficiency

      About the author Epicurus (341-270 BCE) was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the school of philosophy known as Epicureanism. He was known for his teachings on the pursuit of happiness and the importance of living a simple and self-sufficient life. Epicurus believed that the key to a happy life was to minimize pain and… Read More »Self-sufficiency

      Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them. Charles de Montesquieu

      Happiness is not the absence of problems

        About the Author Charles-Louis de Secondat, Baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu, born on January 18, 1689, near Bordeaux, France, was a French political philosopher whose intellectual legacy reverberates through the annals of history. His seminal work, “The Spirit of Laws”, stands as a cornerstone of political theory during the Enlightenment. Montesquieu’s life unfolded… Read More »Happiness is not the absence of problems

        Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like violin. John Lubbock

        Happiness is a thing to be practiced

          About the Author John Lubbock, 1st Baron Avebury, born on April 30, 1834, in London, England, was a polymath whose legacy reverberates across diverse fields. As the 4th Baronet, he hailed from a lineage of bankers and scholars. Lubbock’s multifaceted life unfolded against the backdrop of scientific inquiry, political engagement, and philanthropy. His early years… Read More »Happiness is a thing to be practiced

          Less texting, more hugging. Hugs make you happy. Science says so. Mom says so. Scientific moms say so. Eric Barker, Barking up the wrong tree

          Less texting, more hugging

            About the Author Eric Barker, a name that resonates with wisdom and insight, has carved a niche for himself in the realm of success psychology. Born on February 12, 1912, in England, he embarked on a journey that would unravel the mysteries of achievement. While not a physicist like his namesake, Eric Barker’s impact transcends… Read More »Less texting, more hugging

            Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for your life to begin and start making the most of the moment you are in. Germany Kent

            Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for your life to begin

              About the Author Germany Kent, born as Evelyn Palmer on July 29, 1975, in Greenville, Mississippi, is a multifaceted force in the world of media and communication. Her remarkable journey spans journalism, television, literature, and philanthropy. Kent’s work has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as INC. Magazine, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has… Read More »Happiness is achieved when you stop waiting for your life to begin

              "If you want to live a happy life tie it to a goal not to people or things. Albert Einstein

              If you want to live a happy life

                About the Author Albert Einstein, born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Württemberg, Germany, was a towering figure in the realm of theoretical physics. His name is synonymous with brilliance, innovation, and groundbreaking discoveries. Einstein’s intellectual journey led him to formulate both the special theory of relativity and the general theory of relativity, which revolutionized… Read More »If you want to live a happy life

                He is the happiest, be he king or peasant, who find peace in his home. Johan Wolfgang von Goethe

                He is the happiest

                  About the Author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, born August 28, 1749, in Frankfurt, Germany, was a remarkable polymath and writer. His influence on Western literature, politics, and philosophy has been profound and enduring. Goethe’s literary legacy spans poetry, plays, and novels, and his scientific pursuits include botany, anatomy, and colour theory studies. The Meaning Behind… Read More »He is the happiest

                  “Attaining lasting happiness requires that we enjoy the journey on our way towards a destination we deem valuable. Happiness is not about making it to the peak of the mountain nor is it about climbing aimlessly around the mountain; happiness is the experience of climbing toward the peak.” – Tal Ben-Shahar

                  Attaining lasting happiness

                    About the Author Tal Ben-Shahar, an American and Israeli teacher, writer, and positive psychology advocate, has left an indelible mark on the pursuit of happiness. Born in 1970, he emerged as a beacon of wisdom in the fields of well-being and leadership. His journey began at Harvard University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in… Read More »Attaining lasting happiness