“Before we can bring happiness to others, we first must be happy ourselves; nor will happiness abide within us unless we confer it on others. If there be a smile upon our lips, those around us will soon smile too; and our happiness will become the truer and deeper as we see that these others are happy. "It is not seemly that I, who, willingly, have brought sorrow to none, should permit myself to be sad," said Marcus Aurelius, in one of his noblest passages.”
This book delves into the philosophical and existential aspects of wisdom and its role in shaping one's destiny. It examines how individuals navigate life's challenges and opportunities through the lens of wisdom, considering both internal and external factors. more
Maurice Maeterlinck, born on August 29, 1862, and died on May 6, 1949, was a renowned Belgian playwright, poet, and essayist. He is best known for his symbolism and symbolic drama, which deeply explored themes such as life, death, religion, and the universe. Maeterlinck's works have had a profound impact on 20th-century literature. more
“Misschien is boosheid alleen maar binnenstebuiten gedraaid verdriet”
“The sea, he thought, had treasured it's memories deeper than the faithless land.”
“He celebrated his solitude with a frown.”
“Sadness was a very heavy thing. My body weighed twice what it had only a moment earlier.”
“They are nothing but a broken bones crawling in the shadow of the past.”
“Photos which captures human sadness are the noblest and the most meaningful of all the photos!”
“Choices aren’t universal; they’re a privilege many take for granted.”