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Quote of the day by Plutarch: “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled”

Education is often measured by how much information a person can remember, but learning involves far more than simply collecting facts. Plutarch captured this idea with the words, “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” The quote suggests that true education should…

The Times of India · Aug 27

Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: ""Is it not worthy of tears that, when the number of worlds is infinite..." A life lesson on the limits of ambition

Quote of the Day: Alexander the Great's quote highlights immense ambition and human desire. This saying, preserved by Plutarch, reflects his vast conquests and empire. The ancient leader's words explore the nature of achievement and limits of power. His ambition expanded with success, leaving satisfaction constantly out of reach. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better' and the true meaning of friendship

Plutarch, the Greek philosopher, historian, and essayist who lived during the first and early second centuries CE, devoted much of his writing to ethics, character, and human relationships. His works, especially Parallel Lives and the Moralia, explored what makes individuals virtuous and societies stable. Friendship occupied a central place in…

The Times of India · Jul 14

Quote of the Day by Plutarch: 'Know how to listen, and you...'-Ancient philosopher's timeless lesson about listening, wisdom and why even difficult people can teach us something

Ancient philosopher Plutarch's timeless quote, "Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly," offers a profound lesson for modern life. It emphasizes that true wisdom lies in learning from every conversation, even unpleasant ones, by remaining open and controlling one's ego. This approach allows…

The Economic Times · May 25

Despairing at the state of the world? The ancient Greeks and Romans knew the feeling

If you’re feeling fed up with the way things are in the world, then, no matter your politics, you are experiencing an emotion people have felt for millennia.

The Conversation · Apr 5

Scholar, seductress, alchemist: who was the real Cleopatra?

The Egyptian queen has fascinated me from childhood, but following the archives led only to ancient gossip and Roman propaganda. Fiction was the way to liberate her from misogynist myth

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

The ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with housing crises, too

In many developed countries, the price of property has risen so high it’s meant the dream of home ownership has faded for many people. Often, renting isn’t a much better option, with an undersupply of affordable properties.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025

‘The great mass of waters killed many thousands’: how earthquakes and tsunamis shook ancient Greece and Rome

The Greek poet Crinagoras of Mytilene (1st century BC–1st century AD) once addressed a little poem to an earthquake. He asked the quake not to destroy his house:

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2025

I Learned The Story Behind How Sunrise On The Reaping's Book Release Caused A Major Challenge For Casting The Movie, And Now The Cast Is Even More Impressive

The casting directors have been killing it!

Cinemablend · Jul 19, 2025

The ancients also had to deal with a cost-of-living crisis. Here’s how they managed

Talk to anyone today, and they will probably have something to say about how expensive life has become. While the rate of inflation has slowed, prices for many goods and services are still much higher than pre-pandemic.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025