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By the author of the modern classic The Black Swan, this collection of aphorisms and meditations expresses his major ideas in ways you least expect. The Bed of Procrustes takes its title from Greek mythology: the story of a man who made his visitors fit his bed to perfection by either stretching them or cutting their limbs. It represents Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s view of modern civilization’s hubristic side effects.

Dive into the wit and wisdom of Oscar Wilde, who in 1894 unveiled two remarkable collections of aphorisms A Few Maxims For The Instruction Of The Over-Educated, published in the Saturday Review, and Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young, featured in The Chameleon, an Oxford student magazine. These collections are a delightful blend of humor, intellect, and paradox, encapsulating Wildes signature style. Since then, numerous compilations of his aphorisms have emerged, echoing his enduring influence and sharp insights. Join us as we explore the profound and playful reflections of one ...

These aphorisms are impressive independently as well as insightful to Kafka's thinking. He carefully numbered and kept them on separate pages. A must-listen to understand Kafka's thinking.

In this discourse, Our Spiritual Master KrsnaKnows expounds the Bhakti Yoga Sutras (Path of Love & Devotion) of Devrishi Naradmuni, Narada's Aphorisms on Love Divine( Love and Devotion to Lord) which is called "Narada Bhakti Sutra".

In 1894, Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) published two collections of aphorisms: A Few Maxims For The Instruction Of The Over-Educated, in the Saturday Review newspaper, and Phrases and Philosophies for the Use of the Young, in the Oxford student magazine The Chameleon. By turns witty, intellectual, counter-intuitive and obtruse, the collections came to be seen by many as emblematic of Wilde's style, and countless collections of Wildean aphorisms have since been published. (Summary by Carl Manchester)

This is a series of reflections by Alok Pandey on Sri Aurobindo’s Thoughts and Aphorisms. Written around 1913 in Pondicherry, they were never revised or published before 1950. The Mother’s commentaries were given over the period from 1958 to 1970.

From the author of The Art of Living a Meaningless Existence comes a moving, accessible, and ultimately hopeful series of meditations on the gifts and burdens of self-awareness. Whether we realize it or not, all of us experience the pain of self-awareness. In an age when we are aware of so...

First published in 1609, Aphorismi Urbigerani stands as a masterpiece of Western Alchemical wisdom. Containing 101 powerful aphorisms on the creation of the Grand Elixir (Circulatum majus) and an additional 31 aphorisms on the Vegetable Elixir (Circulatum minus), this timeless work unveils the hidden operations of the Alchemical Art.

William Lilly (May 11, 1602–June 9, 1681), was a famed English astrologer and occultist during his time. Lilly was particularly adept at interpreting the astrological charts drawn up for horary questions, as this was his specialty. He caused much controversy in 1666 for allegedly predicting the Great Fire of London some 14 years before it happened. For this reason, many people believed that he may have started the fire, but there is no evidence to support these claims.

Dive into Nietzsches critique of Wagners music, characterized as degenerate, crude, and unintelligent. Nietzsche connects this depiction to the declining German culture and society. The translator presents a comprehensive introduction to these compelling thoughts.

Омар Хайям (1048-1131) - персидский философ, математик, астроном и поэт. На протяжении всей жизни он писал стихотворные афоризмы (рубаи), в которых высказывал свои сокровенные мысли о жизни, о человеке, о его знании в жанрах хамрийят и зухдийят.

To soon old, too late smart. Over the course of my life, I have happened upon sayings that apply to specific situations in our lives. Actually, they relate powerful lessons. Over time, I jotted down many of these real-world insights and also began to compile a list of my personal experiences that I expected to pass along to my children. But I was married for 13 years then divorced. We were not blessed with children. So I passed these sayings along to pipe fitter apprentices who worked with me, and the lessons were received very well.

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Самая дешёвая гордость — это гордость национальная. Она обнаруживает в заражённом ею субъекте недостаток индивидуальных качеств, которыми он мог бы гордиться, ведь иначе он не стал бы обращаться к тому, что разделяется кроме него ещё многими миллионами людей.

The One-Eyed Cat and the Gambler is a collection of aphorisms and parables on many different topics, including philosophy, religion, love, human nature, time, and memory. Ranging in tone from pointedly satirical to lightly humorous, Jeffery Bennett’s intent is not to express truths, but rather to provoke and challenge the reader’s thoughts and philosophies.

Uma coleção de aforismos e pensamentos que expressam de forma surpreendente as ideias mais importantes de Nassim Nicholas Taleb, autor dos clássicos modernos A lógica do Cisne Negro e Antifrágil. Para Taleb, precisamos abraçar o inesperado — e aceitar o que não sabemos — para enxergar o mundo como ele de fato é.

Poetry is an act of contrition. It's the art of looking at life in a painfully honest way. Poetry uses metaphors to capture life's intricate complications where plain, obvious and straightforward language fails. This book explores those metaphors like the tax collector. Your difficult relationship is like an invisible tax collector taking its cut from your mental health bank account. Your stress is a mental health tax collector. Your fear of engaging with loss, pain, addiction, denial is your tax collector and it will keep collecting and collecting until you do something about it.

Before the pandemic, I routinely ignored my natural musings as I hypnotically traveled down the road. During the pandemic, I deliberately gathered these words and thoughtfully trimmed and polished them, before forging them in the furnace. This book is a collection of those aphorisms.

Arthur Schopenhauers Aphorismen zur Lebensweisheit liefern Denkanstöße zur Corona-Krise. Wie wichtig ist es, Leid zu vermeiden? Wie wichtig ist es demgegenüber, sich zu vergnügen? Wie viel geht verloren, wenn wir mit dem Ziele, Leid zu vermeiden, Feiern und größere Treffen absagen? In geschliffener Sprache und mit einer Prise Humor schildert Schopenhauer seinen pessimistischen Blick auf das Leben. In der Pandemie regt Schopenhauers zeitloser Text an, das ein oder andere abgesagte Fest mit größerer Gelassenheit zu nehmen. Gelesen von Benjamin Lucas.

Hubo un tiempo en que la literatura se plagó de Aforismos. Tanto los filósofos como los escritores tuvieron la tentación de escribir algunos de gran profundidad. Pero el paso del tiempo es implacable ya que acumula demasiado y es cuando ha convertido al Aforismo, esa astilla del pensamiento según Alfonso Reyes, en un lugar de resonancia común.Pero cuando los aforismos alcanzan los elevados niveles de elegía como es el caso de los pronto a leer por usted, se revitaliza esta expresión literaria, cimbrando antes nuestra alma.