Contrary to popular belief, Benjamin Franklin was not the original quotee of the popular saying “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” However, there is no doubt that this saying was made popular because of him. The first appearance of this quote in history was found in a Christian periodical – (a magazine…
Year: 2022
Let Others Praise Ancient Times; I Am Glad I Was Born In These
Time traveling has remained one of the most intriguing mysteries for mankind. The idea of going back in time or visiting the future has been the theme of many sci-fi thrillers and novels. Many people want to go back in time and experience the life of the good old days. On the other hand, some…
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
The quote: “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” is often found to be attributed to Confucius, however, as usually happens on the web this is yet another quote falsely attributed to him. Having said that, as a well-known and widely followed Chinese philosopher, one would expect…
I Have Loved The Stars Too Fondly To Be Fearful Of The Night
Out of all the teachers in the world, no one can beat the universe in imparting upon us the best lessons in life. For instance, every sunrise at dawn teaches us the lesson of hope and a fresh start. While the sunset at dusk reminds us of growing old and weak as life progresses. Similarly,…
Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.
The quote “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards” is commonly attributed to Soren Kierkegaard. However, there is little evidence to suggest that this exact quote occurs in his literary work. On the other hand, the quote may be attributed to him because of what he wrote in his personal…