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Most of the world’s population believes in the concept of guardian angels in some way or another; everyone has at least one invisible spiritual helper looking out for his or her best interests. You can make the most of your guardian angels by following the advice below.
More than 2000 years ago, the concept of karma was clearly defined in Buddhist teachings and Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata: Karma is inextricably linked to reinca ation and a person’s actions dictate the circumstances in his future lives. The concept is straightforward without much ambiguity.
Pythagoras was a Greek philosopher, mathematician, and founder of the Pythagorean Brotherhood, a religious and philosophical community that explored mathematics, science, and the nature of the universe. He was born on the island of Samos in Greece, in 570 BC, and is best known for his theorem about the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.
Marie Salomea SkÅodowska–Curie (November 7th, 1867 – July 4th, 1934) was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who did pioneering research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win it twice, and the only person to win it in two scientific fields. She was also, in 1906, the first woman to become a professor at the University of Paris. Below we list some words of wisdom by Marie Curie.
Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918—December 5, 2013) was an anti-apartheid revolutionary who was targeted by the South African ruling elite, charged with treason, and sent to prison. He never gave up fighting for human rights and after his release from prison, eventually became president of South Africa. Below we list some words of wisdom from Nelson Mandela. “As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitte ess and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.”
Dalai Lama is a title of the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The current and 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who lives in India as a refugee. Below are some words of wisdom by Dalai Lama. "There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live." "If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." "Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."
Aristotle (384–322 BC) was a Greek philosopher taught by Plato. He wrote about many subjects and his philosophy continues to heavily influence almost every form of knowledge in the West. Below are words of wisdom from Aristotle. "Be a free thinker and don't accept everything you hear as truth. Be critical and evaluate what you believe in."
Gautama Buddha lived in ancient India 5th to 4th century BCE and is regarded as the founder of Buddhism. He was an enlightened soul (that phrase is overused, but he really was) who reintroduced a path to let go of the attachment to suffering. He taught a middle ground between over-indulgence and the excessive strictness of other spiritual practices, as well as meditative practices and mindfulness. He was referred to as Buddha, which means “Awakened One” starting two centuries after his death. Below we share some of his wise statements on gratitude and joy.
30 years ago, if you mentioned you believe in life after death, religious people might have agreed with you, but many others would have laughed at you. But now, with so much credible evidence that the soul survives death, all but the most skeptical among us at least consider the possibility. Below we list some hopeful opinions on the subject. “Death is the greatest illusion of all.” Rajneesh “Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see.” Helen Keller
Marsilio Ficino (October 19, 1433–October 1, 1499) was an influential Italian philosopher, Catholic priest, and astrologer. He helped revive Neoplatonism, was the first to translate Plato’s works into Latin, and was instrumental in helping to develop European philosophy. The Medici’s, the most powerful family of Florence Italy, were lifelong patrons of Marsilio Ficino, who tutored young members of the family.
Confucius, 551—479 BCE, was a Chinese philosopher and politician who was considered one of the most influential persons in human history. His teachings and philosophy are the foundation of East Asian society and culture. Below we list some of his words of wisdom. "Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed." "Tell people - and they may forget...show them - they may remember...but involve them and they will understand." "A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others." "Respect yourself and others will respect you."
François-Marie Arouet (November 21st, 1694 – May 30th, 1778), also known as his pen name Voltaire, was one of the first internationally successful writers. He wrote more than 2,000 books and pamphlets and 20,000 letters, along with plays, essays, poems, and scientific expositions. He was an advocate of freedom of speech and religion. Below are words of wisdom from Voltaire. "If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize." "If there’s life on other planets, then the earth is the Universe’s insane asylum."
Socrates (469-399 B.C.) was a Greek philosopher and one of the originators of Western philosophy. He is most known for the Socratic method, which involves repeatedly asking questions instead of relaying information. Due to his unconventional style and outspoken pursuit of the truth, he was sentenced to death for corrupting the youth of Athens. Below we list some words of wisdom from Socrates.
Rabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861–August 7 1941) was an Indian writer, philosopher, and reformer who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was instrumental in reshaping Indian literature, and the Sri Lankan national anthem was inspired by his work. Below we list some words of wisdom from Rabindranath Tagore. “He who is too busy doing good finds no time to be good.” “He who wants to do good knocks at the gate: he who loves finds the door open.” “It is very simple to be happy, but it is very difficult to be simple.”
Tina Turner (November 26th, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a singer, dancer and actress. She became famous as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue before she became far more successful on her own. Her 1984 multi-platinum album Private Dancer won the Grammy for record of the year and she was the oldest female solo artist, at 44, to top the Hot 100. She’s sold over 100 million records and received 12 Grammy Awards. She’s also the first black artist and first woman to be on the cover of Rolling Stone.
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and helped draft the United States Declaration of Independence. He was also the first United States postmaster general, founder of many civic organizations, and a printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, writer, and diplomat. Below we list some words of wisdom by Benjamin Franklin. "If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking." "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you."
St. Catherine of Siena (March 25, 1347–29 April 29, 1380) was an Italian mystic and author who greatly influenced Italian literature and the Church. Pope Gregory XI sent her to negotiate peace with Florence and she was canonized in 1461. Below we list some words of wisdom from St. Catherine of Siena. “You are rewarded not according to your work or your time but according to the measure of your love.” “Obedience shows whether you are grateful.” “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” “One who knows more, loves more.”
René Descartes (March 31, 1596– February 11,1650) was a French scientist, mathematician and philosopher. He pioneered analytic geometry, is often considered the father of modern philosophy, and contributed greatly to the Age of Reason. Below we list some words of wisdom from René Descartes. “Reason is nothing without imagination.” “God alone is the author of all the motions in the world.” “Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.” “With me, everything turns into mathematics.”
Arthur Schopenhauer (February 22, 1788 – September 21 1860) was a German philosopher and is best known for his book The World as Will and Representation. He was one of the first in Western philosophy to share and affirm significant tenets of Indian philosophy. His work didn’t attract much attention while he was alive, but gained in popularity after his death in science, philosophy, and literature. His writings on morality, aesthetics, and psychology have influenced many. Below we list some words of wisdom from Arthur Schopenhauer.
Baruch Spinoza (November 24, 1632–February 21, 1677), born in Amsterdam, was a Portuguese-Jewish philosopher and one of the foremost thinkers of the Enlightenment. He is known as one of the most original and radical philosophers of the seventeenth century. Below we list some words of wisdom from Baruch Spinoza. “The most tyrannical of governments are those which make crimes of opinions, for everyone has an inalienable right to his thoughts.” “If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.”
Keanu Reeves (September 2nd, 1964) is an actor who was born in Beirut and raised in Toronto. His breakthrough role was in the 1989 science fiction comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. In addition to many films since then, Keanu has directed, plays bass guitar in the band Dogstar, and is known as one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. Below we list some words of wisdom by Keanu Reeves. "I always felt a bit alone and isolated from other people...I did a lot of pretending as a child. It was my way of coping with the fact that I didn't feel like I fit in."
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (July 1, 1646–November 14, 1716) was a German scientist, mathematician, and philosopher. He developed core concepts of integral and differential calculus and was a pioneer in the realm of mechanical calculators. He is known as one of the founders of computer science. As a philosopher, he was of the scholastic tradition, influenced contemporary analytic philosophy, and viewed our world as one of God’s perfect creations. Below we list some words of wisdom from Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner (February 25th or 27th, 1861--March 30th, 1925) was an Austrian occultist, social reformer, architect, esotericist, and clairvoyant. He published may works including The Philosophy of Freedom, and founded an esoteric spiritual movement called anthroposophy.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803--April 27, 1882) was an American writer, poet, and philosopher who promoted free thought, individualism, and independence. He helped launch the transcendentalist movement in the 1800s, and believed in reinca ation. He was considered an extremist by many of his peers due to his unorthodox views on religion and social conventions. Below we list some words of wisdom from Ralph Waldo Emerson. "We may be partial, but Fate is not." “Fate is nothing but the deeds committed in a prior state of existence.
Emanuel Swedenborg (February 8, 1688–March 29, 1772) was Swedish inventor, scientist, philosopher, theologian, and mystic. He is most known for his book about the afterlife, Heaven and Hell. His career as a scientist and inventor, involving mostly geometry, chemistry, and metallurgy, included several mathematical and mechanical inventions. Emanuel Swedenborg also published an article explaining mental and spiritual events as tiny vibrations, and was intent on forming a theory to explain how matter relates to spirit.
Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809–October 7, 1849) was an American writer and poet who is considered to have pioneered the category of detective fiction, and was one of the first Americans to consistently write short stories. He is also the first well-know American writer to earn a living exclusively through writing. His writing focused on mystery, romanticism, and the grotesque. He also wrote science fiction, and believed in reinca ation. Below we list some words of wisdom from Edgar Allan Poe.
Dolly Parton (born January 19th, 1946) is a country music singer-songwriter legend. She’s also a business woman and philanthropist. She was first a successful songwriter for other artists, then released her first album in 1967, and has since sold over 100 million records since. She’s had 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. Below we list some words of wisdom from Dolly Parton. "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." "A positive attitude and a sense of humor go together like biscuits and gravy."
Albert Camus (November 7th, 1913 – January 4th, 1960) was an Algerian-bo French author, philosopher, dramatist, and jou alist. He received the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature at age forty-four, the second-youngest recipient in history. His works include The Plague, The Rebel, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Stranger, and The Fall. He was politically active and opposed Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union because of their totalitarianism. Camus was a moralist and leaned towards anarcho-syndicalism. Below we list words of wisdom by Albert Camus.
Laozi (translated as "Old Master"), also known as Lao Tzu, or Lao-Tze, proper name Li Er, was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He’s the author of the Tao Te Ching, founder of Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. He is usually portrayed as a 6th-century BCE contemporary of Confucius. Some modern historians believe he lived during the 4th century BCE. Below we list words of wisdom by Laozi. "For knowledge, add something every day. For wisdom...subtract."
Sai Baba of Shirdi (1838–October 15, 1918) was an Indian spiritual teacher who is considered to be a saint by Hindus and Muslims. He emphasized the importance of self-actualization, forgiveness, compassion, inner peace, and devotion to God. Below we list some words of wisdom from Sai Baba of Shirdi. “All action results from thought, so it is thoughts that matter.”
Leonardo da Vinci (April 15, 1452—May 2, 1519) was an Italian artist, scientist, architect, and engineer. He’s considered one of the greatest painters of all time, along with being a technological genius. Incredibly, da Vinci had no formal training beyond being taught to write, read, and do basic math. He was also ambidextrous and believed in reinca ation. Below we list some words of wisdom by Leonardo da Vinci. “Nothing strengthens authority so much as silence.” “You do ill if you praise, but worse if you censure, what you do not understand.”
Rumi (September 30, 1207–December 17, 1273) was an Iranian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic. His wisdom and spiritual writings are widely known throughout the Middle East, and he is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. Below we list some words of wisdom from Rumi. “I am neither of the East nor of the West, no boundaries exist within my breast.” “Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise.” “It may be that the satisfactio I need depends on my going away, so that when I've gone and come back, I'll find it at home.”
Hannah Arendt (October 14, 1906 – December 4, 1975) was a German-bo philosopher and historian, and was one of the most prominent political theorists in the last century. She wrote extensively on the topics of totalitarianism, and the nature of power and evil. The Origins of Totalitarianism and The Human Condition are two of her more well-known publications. Below we list some words of wisdom from Hannah Arendt. “We all carry fault within.”
Immanuel Kant (April 22nd, 1724 – February 12th, 1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers. His comprehensive and systematic works in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics made him one of the most influential thinkers in modern Western philosophy. Below we list some words of wisdom by Immanuel Kant. "Most men use their knowledge only under guidance from others because they lack the courage to think independently using their own reasoning abilities. It takes intellectual daring to discover the truth."
Jayne Mansfield (April 19th, 1933 – June 29th, 1967) was an American actress, singer, entertainer, and Playboy Playmate. She was known for her publicity stunts and personal life, had several box-office successes, and won a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award. Jayne was one of Hollywood's original blonde bombshells and is still one of the most recognizable icons of 1950s celebrity culture.
Morgan Freeman (June 1, 1937) is an American actor, narrator, and producer. He’s received many awards for his work, including an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2008, the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2011, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2018. Below we list words of wisdom by Morgan Freeman. "How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!"
Zhuang Zhou, also known as Zhuangzi, was a 4th century BC influential Chinese philosopher. He wrote the Zhuangzi, which is one of the foundational texts of Taoism. Below we list some words of wisdom by Zhuangzi. "Do not struggle. Go with the flow of things, and you will find yourself at one with the mysterious unity of the Universe." "A path is made by walking on it." "If you have insight, you use your inner eye, your inner ear, to pierce to the heart of things, and have no need of intellectual knowledge."
Goldie Hawn (born November 21st, 1945) is an American actress, producer, dancer, and singer. She rose to fame on the sketch comedy program Laugh-In (1968–1970). She received the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for Cactus Flower (1969) and has appeared in many films since. Below we list some words of wisdom from Goldie Hawn.
Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817¬–May 6, 1862) was an American philosopher and writer. He is best known as an advocate of transcendentalism. He also believed in reinca ation. His book Walden is about life in the woods, an experiment on self-sufficiency. His essay, Civil Disobedience, influenced Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. In it, he wrote, "I heartily accept the motto—'That government is best which governs least’…” Below we list some words of wisdom from Henry David Thoreau. “Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.”
Tom Shadyac (December 11, 1958) is an American author, director, producer, and screenwriter. He wrote and directed the comedy films The Nutty Professor, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty Patch Adams, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. In 2010, Shadyac wrote, directed, and narrated his documentary film I am, that looks at his leaving materialistic lifestyle after a bicycle accident. Below we list some words of wisdom by Tom Shadyac.
Hermann Karl Hesse (July 2, 1877–August 9, 1962) was a German-Swiss novelist and poet who received the Nobel Prize in Literature. His writings focused on spirituality and the search for self-understanding. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity influenced him the most, but he believed, "for different people, there are different ways to God." Below we list some words of wisdom from Hermann Karl Hesse. “Every experience has its element of magic.” “People with courage and character always seem sinister to the rest.”
Abigail Adams (November 22, 1744 – October 28, 1818) was the spouse and close advisor of John Adams. She was the first second lady of the United States, second first lady of the United States, and the mother of the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams. She was a prominent advocate for women’s rights and a strong believe in the importance of education for women.
Elizabeth Taylor (February 27th, 1932 – March 23rd, 2011) was a British-American actress. She was one of the most popular stars of Hollywood in the 1950s, became the world's highest paid movie star in the 1960s, and remained a well-known public figure.
Swami Vivekananda (January 12, 1863–July 4, 1902) was an Indian Hindu philosopher and religious teacher who was instrumental in introducing yoga to the Western world. He was also partly responsible for the rise of Hinduism to a major world religion. Below we list some words of wisdom from Hermann Swami Vivekananda “The will is not free - it is a phenomenon bound by cause and effect - but there is something behind the will which is free.” “We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.”
Marilyn Monroe (June 1st, 1926 – August 4th, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer. She was one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s and remains an icon decades after her death. She was a top-billed actress and in 1999, the American Film Institute ranked her as the sixth-greatest female screen legend from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Friedrich Nietzsche (October 15th, 1844 – August 25th, 1900) was a German poet, philologist, philosopher, composer, and cultural critic whose work heavily influenced contemporary philosophy. Below we list some words of wisdom by Friedrich Nietzsche. "Do you want to have an easy life? Then always stay with the herd and lose yourself in the herd." "Men who think deeply appear to be comedians in their dealings with others because they always have to feign superficiality in order to be understood."
Giordano Bruno (early 1548–February 17, 1600) was an Italian Hermetic occultist influenced greatly by Renaissance Hermeticism and the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, according to Historian Francis Yates. Bruno was also a mathematician and is known largely for his cosmological theories, including the universe is infinite, the stars are distant suns surrounded by planets, and life exists throughout the universe.
Giordano Bruno (early 1548–February 17, 1600) was an Italian Hermetic occultist influenced greatly by Renaissance Hermeticism and the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, according to Historian Francis Yates. Bruno was also a mathematician and is known largely for his cosmological theories, including the universe is infinite, the stars are distant suns surrounded by planets, and life exists throughout the universe.
Blaise Pascal (June 19, 1623 – August 19, 1662), was a French mathematician, philosopher, physicist, and inventor. A child prodigy, he wrote a remarkable dissertation on projective geometry at the age of 16. He later worked on probability theory, developed calculating machines, wrote a key treatise on the arithmetical triangle, and was a pioneer in the natural and applied sciences. Below we list some words of wisdom from Blaise Pascal. “When intuition and logic agree, you are always right.”
Baron de Montesquieu (January 18, 1689 – February 10 1755), was a French historian, judge, and political philosopher. He originated the theory of separation of powers, fought against despotism, and greatly influenced the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was the most frequently quoted authority on politics and government in pre-revolutionary British America, cited more by the Founding Fathers than any other source, besides the Bible. One of Montesquieu’s main philosophies was "government should be set up so that no man need be afraid of another."