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If only we’d stop trying to be happy
Edith Wharton, a name that resonates like the echo of a grand piano in a gilded ballroom, was more than a mere writer. She wove her life into the very fabric of the Gilded Age—a time when opulence and restraint pirouetted in society’s grand salons. Imagine Edith—a woman with eyes that held both the sparkle… Mehr lesen "If only we’d stop trying to be happy
The purpose of life is not to be happy
Ralph Waldo Emerson, a name that echoes through the corridors of intellectual inquiry, was more than a mere essayist or poet. He became a beacon for a philosophical movement known as Transcendentalism. Imagine Emerson—a man with eyes that held both the wisdom of ancient sages and the curiosity of a child. His journey began in… Mehr lesen "The purpose of life is not to be happy
Happiness is in making things
Will Durant, a name etched in the annals of intellectual exploration, was more than a mere historian. Born on November 5, 1885, in the quaint town of North Adams, Massachusetts, he embarked on a lifelong quest to unravel the tapestry of human existence. Imagine Durant as a literary alchemist, his pen dipped in the ink… Mehr lesen "Happiness is in making things
Stay close
Hafez, the mystical poet of Shiraz, emerges from the tapestry of Persian literature like a sunbeam piercing through ancient cypress trees. His life, shrouded in poetic mystery, unfolded in the 14th century—a time when the world was both turbulent and tender. Imagine him—a man with ink-stained fingers, sitting cross-legged in a fragrant garden. His eyes,… Mehr lesen "Stay close
My aim in life
Shia LaBeouf, a name that dances on the edge of fame and enigma, emerges from the kaleidoscope of Hollywood. Born on June 11, 1986, in the sun-kissed heart of Los Angeles, California, his life story reads like a script stitched together by fate, ambition, and a dash of eccentricity. Picture him as a young boy,… Mehr lesen "My aim in life
The happiness of most people
Ernest Dimnet, a name that echoes through the corridors of contemplation, was no ordinary thinker. Born in 1866 in France, he wore many hats: priest, writer, and lecturer. His life’s journey led him across continents, from the hallowed halls of Paris to the bustling streets of the United States after the First World War. Dimnet… Mehr lesen "The happiness of most people
Wenn du schlau bist
Naval Ravikant is not your run-of-the-mill guru. His journey has been nothing short of fascinating. As a serial entrepreneur, he co-founded AngelList, a platform connecting startups with investors. But Naval isn’t just about business; he’s a seeker of truth, a ponderer of life’s deepest questions. Naval doesn’t mince words. He challenges our intellect. Happiness, he… Mehr lesen "Wenn du schlau bist
The greatest happiness
Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a literary luminary—a novelist and short-story writer whose ink flowed like the Volga River. His life unfolded against a backdrop of tumultuous times, where ink-stained pages mirrored the human heart’s darkest recesses. Imagine Fyodor as a young dreamer, scribbling in candlelit rooms. His mind, a labyrinth of questions, delved into the human… Mehr lesen "The greatest happiness
To be happy
Mark Manson is an American self-help author and blogger. His journey through life has been a dance—a tango between ink and introspection. Imagine Mark as a young man, scribbling notes in dimly lit cafes. His mind, a kaleidoscope of questions, sought meaning beyond the mundane. Raised in Austin, Texas, he later wandered to Boston, Massachusetts,… Mehr lesen "To be happy