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Quote Of The Day By Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'And Indeed The Love Of Wealth Seems To...'

staff@thelist.com (Marica Laing) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Leo Tolstoy: 'All Happy Families Are Alike; Each Unhappy Family Is...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Pythagoras: 'Do Nothing Evil, Neither In The Presence Of Others, Nor Privately; But...'

staff@thelist.com (Marica Laing) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Søren Kierkegaard: 'The Greatest Hazard Of All, Losing One's Self, Can Occur Very Quietly...'

staff@thelist.com (Lauren Waters) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Confucius: 'The Superior Man Is Distressed By His Want Of Ability. He Is Not...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

In "The Analects," the famous philosopher Confucius discusses what people should care about more than others' opinions, and his advice still holds true.

Quote Of The Day By Eleanor Roosevelt: 'Friendship With Oneself Is All Important Because Without It...'

staff@thelist.com (Lauren Waters) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Mahatma Gandhi: 'The Weak Can Never Forgive. Forgiveness Is The Attribute Of The...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Mahatma Gandhi advocated peaceful resistance, supporting justice without resorting to violence - the underlying message of his quote today.

Quote Of The Day By Jean-Paul Sartre: 'We Are Left Alone, Without Excuse. That Is What I Mean When...'

staff@thelist.com (Lauren Waters) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Pulitzer-Winning Poet Robert Frost: 'Home Is The Place Where, When You Have To Go There...'

staff@thelist.com (Kristin Conard) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Dale Carnegie: 'Any Fool Can Criticize, Condemn And Complain—And Most Fools Do. But...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Albert Einstein: 'A Calm And Modest Life Brings More Happiness Than The Pursuit Of...'

staff@thelist.com (Kristin Conard) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud: 'If You Want To Endure Life, Prepare Yourself For...'

staff@thelist.com (Lauren Waters) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Jane Goodall: 'If You Don't Think What You Do Is Going To Make Any Difference, Why...'

staff@thelist.com (Kristin Conard) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Carl Jung: 'Knowing Your Own Darkness Is The Best Method For Dealing With...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Emily Dickinson: 'If I Read A Book And It Makes My Whole Body So...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By 14th Dalai Lama: 'I Try To Treat Whoever I Meet As An...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Mary Oliver: 'Two Or Three Times In My Life I Discovered...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.

Quote Of The Day By Marcus Aurelius: 'There Is A Limit To The Time Assigned You, And If You Don't...'

staff@thelist.com (Marica Laing) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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 us hit us hard.

Quote Of The Day By Eavan Boland: 'I Do Not Want Us To Be Immortal Or...'

staff@thelist.com (Lauren Waters) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Eavan Boland's powerful quote moves us to contemplate our own mortality and how eventual death impacts the love we share in life.

Quote Of The Day By Jane Kenyon: 'So It Is When We Retreat In Anger: We Think We...'

staff@thelist.com (Jonathan Wright) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0000

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.