Tom Waits er en amerikansk musiker, komponist, sangskriver og skuespiller. Hans musik, som er en blanding af rock, blues, jazz og eksperimenterende teknikker, fokuserer ofte på samfundets skyggesider og leveres med hans karakteristiske dybe, grynede stemme. Citatet er fra sangen "Take It With Me" fra albummet "Mule Variations", der blev udgivet i 1999. Den sang... Læs mere "Alt, hvad du har elsket, er alt, hvad du ejer.
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… Læs mere "Too many people spend money they haven’t earned
About the author Ralph G. Nichols (1907-2005) earned his title as “The Father of Listening” through four decades of groundbreaking research and teaching at the University of Minnesota. Born in Mascot, Nebraska, Nichols initially worked as a high school speech teacher and debate coach. His career took a dramatic turn when he noticed something unexpected:… Læs mere "The best way to understand people is to listen to them
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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "Hemmeligheden bag lykke
