Category: General
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Bertrand Russell Quotes
Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, OM, FRS was a British nobleman, philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, and social critic. Born: May 18, 1872, Trellech, United Kingdom Died: February 2, 1970, Penrhyndeudraeth, United Kingdom Nickname: Lord Russell The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. Fear is the main source of superstition,…
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Dr. Seuss Quotes
Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist. He was most widely known for his children’s books written and illustrated as Dr. Seuss. Born: March 2, 1904 Died: September 24, 1991 Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.…
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Surya Namaskar Yoga (Sun Salutation) – 12 Steps and Benefits
Surya Namaskar also known as Sun Salutation (“salute to the sun”) is a common sequence of asanas. The Sun Salutation is a graceful sequence of twelve positions performed as one continuous exercise.Like most asanas,Surya Namaskar also recommended to be performed on an empty stomach. Therefore some recommend a gap of at least two hours after…
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Desmond Tutu Quotes
Desmond Mpilo Tutu is a South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid. Born: October 7, 1931 Full name: Desmond Mpilo Tutu Awards: Nobel Peace Prize, Presidential Medal of Freedom You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you,…
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Paul Walker Quotes
Paul William Walker IV (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) was an American actor. He became well known in 1999 after his role in the hit film Varsity Blues. However, he is perhaps best known for starring as Brian O’Conner in The Fast and the Furious film series. Walker began his small screen career…
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Demosthenes Quotes
Demosthenes was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens, generally considered the greatest of the Greek orators. His orations constitute a significant expression of contemporary Athenian intellectual prowess and provide an insight into the politics and culture of ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Born: 384 BC, Athens, Greece Died: 322…
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George Orwell Quotes
Eric Arthur Blair, known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. Born: June 25, 1903, Motihari Died: January 21, 1950, London, United Kingdom Full name: Eric Arthur Blair Nominations: Locus Award for Best Art Book Awards: Prometheus Hall of Fame Award Who controls the past controls the future.…
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George Washington Quotes
George Washington was the first President of the United States, the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Born: February 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States Died: December 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States It is better to…
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Quotes about Truth
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. – Mark Twain Anyone who doesn’t take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either. – Albert Einstein Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. – Buddha Even if you are a minority of…
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Epicurus Quotes
Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism. For Epicurus, the purpose of philosophy was to attain the happy, tranquil life, characterized by aponia, the absence of pain and fear, and by living a self-sufficient life surrounded by friends. Born: 341 BC, Samos, Greece Died: 270 BC,…
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Democritus Quotes
Democritus was an Ancient Greek philosopher born in Abdera, Thrace, Greece. A pupil of Leucippus, he was an influential pre-Socratic philosopher who formulated an atomic theory for the universe. Many consider Democritus to be the “father of modern science”. Born: 460 BC, Abdera, Greece Died: 370 BC Nationality: Greek Do not trust all men, but…
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Deepak Chopra Quotes
Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American physician, a holistic health/New Age guru, and alternative medicine practitioner.He is the author of more than 65 books, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. Born: October 22, 1947, New Delhi Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want…