Isaac Asimov, author of Isaac Asimov's Book of Science and Nature Quotations, writes, "The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom." Here ...

Emily Dickinson, born in 1830, is one of the most important people in the realm of American poetry. She spent much of her time writing in isolation. (Sound familiar, 2020?) These reclusive years, ...

Actress Angela Lansbury, who passed away at age 96 on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, left behind a tremendous body of work in film, television and stage — but that's not all. She also left behind words of ...

A poet, memoirist, activist, and educator, Maya Angelou’s life story is evidence of resilience, courage, and the written word. From her humble beginnings in the Jim Crow South to her rise as one of ...

There are some characters who live in our hearts forever—the kind of characters who make us brave, who make us think, who ...

When you've spent a lot of time at your craft, you learn more about yourself and the world around you. Some artists possess a certain self-awareness like this, which circulates through how they move ...

Goddess Saraswati, the divine embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, and learning, has inspired millions across generations. These Maa Saraswati quotes capture eternal wisdom and guide us toward ...

Alexander III of Macedon is regarded as one of, if not the greatest military strategists and leaders in world history. He ruled the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon from 336—323 BCE and his empire ...

A curated collection of 37 timeless book quotes that offer grounded wisdom on love, loss, resilience, self-awareness, and ...

The world's greatest comics creator was also one of its most sagacious optimists. The world's greatest comics creator was also one of its most sagacious optimists. Comic book legend Stan Lee passed ...