Ralph Waldo Emerson knew a thing or two about the value of life, having lost his first wife early in their union, which likely influenced our quote of the day.
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Iconic Russian author Leo Tolstoy had a unique insight into the ways families function and fall apart, which is showcased in today's chosen quote of the day.
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The Greek philosopher Pythagoras may have a mathematical theorem named after him, but he remains something of an enigma. But his thoughts on the self are clear.
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Søren Kierkegaard is one of the most highly regarded philosophers of all time, and these words of wisdom remind us of what is important in life.
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In "The Analects," the famous philosopher Confucius discusses what people should care about more than others' opinions, and his advice still holds true.
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Eleanor Roosevelt is arguably one of the most famous, and beloved, first ladies the world has ever known, and her words about friendship are still noteworthy.
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Mahatma Gandhi advocated peaceful resistance, supporting justice without resorting to violence — the underlying message of his quote today.
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French writer and philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre was one of the world's greatest thinkers, and our chosen quote of the day showcases his thoughts on being human.
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Iconic American poet Robert Frost took a keen interest in the human experience in his celebrated, Pulitzer Prize-winning work, including our quote of the day.
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It took a while for Dale Carnegie to find his purpose in life, but the writer and public speaker had plenty of wisdom to share, including our quote of the day.
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Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein is widely considered one of the world's all-time greatest thinkers, so naturally, we chose him for our quote of the day.
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Sigmund Freud is a household name, but you may not be familiar with this quote from him, which reminds us that certain things in life can't be ignored.
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Renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall knew a thing or two about making a difference, and our chosen quote of the day showcases her approach.
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Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung was fascinated by the human psyche, and particularly our "shadow" selves, which is reflected in our chosen quote of the day.
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Acclaimed writer Emily Dickinson once said that poetry evokes emotion and feeling; when you read it, you know it's poetry if you have any bodily reaction.
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The 14th Dalai Lama is a wise man, and today's quote of the day shows how he approaches strangers with the warmth and kindness of an old friend.
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Today's quote of the day comes from Mary Oliver, who says love may not have all the answers or solve all the problems, but the feeling is too good to pass up.
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Marcus Aurelius was a Stoic philosopher, as well as one of the five "good" emperors of Rome, and his musings on how little time we have still hit us hard.
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Eavan Boland’s powerful quote moves us to contemplate our own mortality and how eventual death impacts the love we share in life.
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Jane Kenyon's words of wisdom still resonate today. This line, from one of her poems, gives us advice on what to do when we find ourselves overcome by anger.
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Alice Walker made history as the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, and the writer and activist's ideas about identity still ring true now.
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In today's quote of the day, philosopher Michel De Montaigne emphasizes that we shouldn't allow life's finite nature to keep us from living.
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Poet Carl Sandburg was born in Illinois, but he traveled and lived all around the country. One of his quotes about life's journey is a reminder to keep going.
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T.S. Eliot was a prolific poet. One of his quotes touches on the most important wisdom someone can have, and it's surprisingly not about gaining knowledge.
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Some of the wisest words of wisdom come from poetry. Take, for instance, this line by writer David Whyte, that tells us how we might be able to find ourselves.
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Elizabeth Barrett Browning understood how complicated love could be, but her simplified approach ensured the feeling would last much longer than fleeting fancy.
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Francis Bacon was a celebrated writer whose essays covered everything from love to death, with today's chosen quote of the day focusing on beauty.
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