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The Secrets of Socrates Quotes & Philosophy: Western & Classic Literature on Life, Religion & Spirituality (Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, … Philosophy, Classics & Zen) (Volume 1)

– The Secrets of Socrates: Philosophy, Happiness & Spirituality. –

How to live a more harmonious life, serene and happy? Recognized as one of the founder of modern Philosophy, Socrates certainly must have understood something about this… But before going further let’s define what philosophy means. Etymology is often the best way to deeply understand the meaning of words. In this context, philosophy literally means “love of wisdom”. It is also the study of the nature of existence, reality and knowledge. The love of wisdom is important for Socrates as often stated in his teachings. Socrates says: “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” He is also at the origin of what is called the Socratic method, which is a type of dialogue in which asking and answering questions is the way to stimulate critical thinking which in turn brings deeper understanding… The following quotes will eventually bring you insights and clear comprehension. By doing so, you will become convinced about the truth lying behind these quotes and therefore your own critical thinking and sense of logic will become more accurate. 
“Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for.”

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Cryptograms: 200 Encrypted Quotes From Literature and Lyrics (Cryptograms: Word Puzzles for Brain Training) (Volume 2)

A cryptogram is a fun word puzzle that involves decoding an encrypted message! These types of letter substitution codes have been around for thousands of years. The idea is simple. A phrase, quote, or saying is encoded by substituting each letter for a totally different letter. But using deductive reasoning, spelling patterns, and your wits, you’ll slowly decrypt the message letter by letter until the original text is staring right back at you! They’re a perfect puzzle for word nerds, puzzle lovers, or even students who need a little extra enrichment. This volume of cryptograms contains 200 quotes from literature and lyrics. The puzzles all originally appeared in this book’s companion app “Cryptograms – Word Games for Brain Training” and can be downloaded in the app store. So grab a pencil and a cup of coffee – 200 cryptograms are waiting for you to solve them! Have fun puzzling!

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Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations: A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature (17th Edition)

First published in 1855, BARTLETT’S FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS has been completely updated and revised for the seventeenth edition by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Justin Kaplan. This 17th edition, under Kaplan’s splendid direction, contains over 20,000 quotations, representing 2,500 authors, 90 of whom are new to BARTLETT’S. New comers include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Tony Kushner, Tammy Wynette, Margaret Atwood, Mary Oliver, Maya Angelou, Frank O’Hara, Martin Amis, Kingsley Amis, Mother Teresa, Jacques Cousteau, Rudolph Giuliani, Alfred Hitchcock, L. M. Montgomery, Eric Ambler, Jerry Seinfeld, J.K. Rowling, Katharine Graham, and Emma Goldman. With quotations presented in chronological order, in the famous BARTLETT’S tradition, BARTLETT’S gives the reader a vast panorama of the world, from the ancient Egyptians to the latest movie, from the inspirational and the beautiful to the sardonic and the downright funny.

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Many Thoughts of Many Minds: A Treasury of Quotations from the Literature of Every Land and Every Age (Dodo Press)

Dr. Louis Klopsch (1852-1910) was an enterprising immigrant journalist. He was born in Germany and then settled down with his family in New York at age two. At the age of twenty he edited a merchants’ trade newspaper. He also pioneered American overseas charities in a massive fashion, raising more than three million dollars through his newspaper. He aided famine victims in many places such as Sweden and Japan. By 1890 he was American editor of the British weekly, The Christian Herald. He later bought it out. He edited Many Thoughts of Many Minds: A Treasury of Quotations From the Literature of Every Land and Every Age in 1896.

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Inspirations: Selections from Classic Literature (Penguin Classics)

From the author of The Alchemist, a unique and edifying literary journey inspired by the four elements.

One of the world’s best-loved storytellers, Paulo Coelho has brought joy and wisdom to millions. In Inspirations, his arrangement of his personal favorite literary classics is as selective as a bouquet of flowers, a gift to his readers. This compendium of works will becomes a perennial gift and perfect companion to Coelho’s own bestselling classic, The Alchemist.

Coelho’s inspiration draws from each work’ affinity to the four elements.
Earth includes Oscar Wilde and D.H. Lawrence
Air includes Nelson Mandela and Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Fire includes Rumi and Mary Shelley
Water includes Hans Christian Andersen and Niccolo Machiavelli