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German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s quote of the day: “Great men are like eagles who build their nests in…” – Why being away from the crowd can shape extraordinary ideas | World News

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German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's quote of the day: "Great men are like eagles who build their nests in..." - Why being away from the crowd can shape extraordinary ideas | World News

Arthur Schopenhauer (Image source: Wikipedia) Modern life rewards constant connectivity, endless notifications, endless networking, endless visibility. The German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer made an almost opposite point. “Great men are like eagles who build their nests in sublime solitude,” he wrote. Eagles do not nest in the middle of crowded valleys. It is built high up, … Read more

Cyrus the Great’s quote of the day: “All men have weaknesses; whoever seeks a friend in imperfections will never find what he seeks” and the pursuit of perfection is a rejection of human nature itself

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Cyrus the Great's quote of the day: "All men have weaknesses; whoever seeks a friend in imperfections will never find what he seeks" and the pursuit of perfection is a rejection of human nature itself

“Everyone has his weaknesses; whoever looks for a perfect friend will never find what he seeks.” One looks through hundreds of faces and never sees a single one. One character’s political views are wrong. Another one seems too ordinary. The other person doesn’t have the same interests. Within seconds, every potential friendship or relationship is … Read more