From Xenophon: “There is a deep—and usually frustrated—desire in the heart of everyone to act with benevolence rather than selfishness, and one fine instance of generosity can inspire dozens more.”
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Quote of the day 09/17/25
From Xenophon: “Moderation in all things healthful; total abstinence from all things harmful.”
Quote of the day 09/16/25
From Xenophon: “Self-confidence should always ride side by side with a strong sense of humility.”
Quote of the day 11/12/24
From Heraclitus: “Men forget where the way leads, and what they meet with every day seems strange to them. We should not act and speak like men asleep.”
Quote of the day 11/11/24
From Heraclitus: “Many who have learned from Hesiod the countless names of gods and monsters never understand that night and day are one.”
Quote of the day 11/10/24
From Heraclitus: “To get everything you want is not a good thing. Disease makes health seem sweet. Hunger leads to the appreciation of being full-fed. Tiredness creates the enjoyment of resting.”
Quote of the day 11/09/24
From Heraclitus: “The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts.”
Quote of the day 11/08/24
From Heraclitus: “The meaning of the river flowing is not that all things are changing so that we cannot encounter them twice but that some things stay the same only by changing.”
Quote of the day 11/06/24
From Heraclitus: “The content of your character is your choice. Day by day, what you choose, what you think and what you do is who you become.”
Quote of the day 11/05/24
From Heraclitus: “Much learning does not teach understanding.”
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