Alexandre Dumas was a prolific French novelist and playwright. Dumas moved to Paris in 1823, where he began his career as a writer. His works, which include “The Three Musketeers” and “The Count of Monte Cristo”, have been translated into many languages, making him one of the most widely read French authors. His novels, often… Mehr lesen "There is neither happiness nor misery in the world
Tom Waits is an American musician, composer, songwriter, and actor. His music, a blend of rock, blues, jazz, and experimental techniques, often focuses on the underbelly of society, delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice. The quote is from the song “Take It With Me” from the album “Mule Variations” released in 1999. The song… Mehr lesen "All that you’ve loved is all that you own.
The quote was said by Will Rogers, a renowned American stage and motion picture actor, vaudeville performer, cowboy, humorist, newspaper columnist and social commentator of the early 20th century. In a world where materialism and ostentation were becoming rampant, Rogers voiced this sentiment to shed light on the irony of human behaviour. The quote is… Mehr lesen "Too many people spend money they haven’t earned
Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who lived from 1835 to 1910. He is best known for his novels “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” which are considered classics of American literature. The quote is often attributed to Mark Twain, but no substantive evidence exists that… Mehr lesen "If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning
About the author Andrew Sullivan is a British-American author, editor, and blogger. Sullivan addresses political and social issues as a writer, commentator, and blogger. The meaning of the quote Sullivan’s quote is a reminder that happiness cannot be achieved overnight. The pursuit of happiness is a lifelong journey that involves exploring new ideas, meeting new… Mehr lesen "I believe in the pursuit of happiness
B.F. Skinner was a prominent American psychologist and behaviourist who pioneered the science of behaviourism. He was born on March 20, 1904, in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, and died on August 18, 1990, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was the Edgar Pierce Professor of Psychology at Harvard University from 1958 to 1974, and he wrote 21 books and… Mehr lesen "Bad behaviour is habit forming when rewarded
Steve Kamb is an American fitness instructor, publisher, writer, and founder of Nerd Fitness, a website and fitness centre that helps nerds and average Joes get healthy and level up their lives. He is also the author of the book Level Up Your Life: How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of… Mehr lesen "When you screw up
About the author Socrates (c. 470-399 BC) was an ancient Greek philosopher who is widely regarded as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He is best known for his method of questioning, known as the Socratic method, which involves asking probing questions to stimulate critical thinking and encourage intellectual growth. Socrates’ teachings and ideas… Mehr lesen "The secret of happiness
