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12 Powerful Marcus Aurelius Quotes about Stoicism

Written by Justin Mitchell

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor and a philosopher, embodying the rare "philosopher king" archetype. He's considered to be one of the best Roman Emperors of all time, and one of the most important Stoic philosophers. He is considered by many an idol of ...

15 Arthur Schopenhauer Quotes about Life

Written by Justin Mitchell

Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher (1788-1860) characterized by his philosophical pessimism and atheism. His objectivity pierces the veil of the seemingly innate theological proclivity of the human mind. Ultimately he comes to the conclusion that...

10 Motivating Steven Pressfield Quotes for Getting Your Work Done

Written by Justin Mitchell

Steven Pressfield (born in 1943) is an impactful American writer. He has a brash, in-your-face writing style that will leave you feeling called out, while at the same time, motivating you to keep pushing forward toward excellence. You may have read or hear...

7 Invigorating Nietzsche Quotes About Life

Written by Justin Mitchell

Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher (1844-1900) who provided a new, life-affirming way of looking at the world. Nietzsche believed that the cultivation of one's will-power and strength were the highest aims of an individual, and that these raw i...

17 Insightful Carl Jung Quotes on Individuality and Mental Health

Written by Justin Mitchell

Carl Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who had a profound impact on the field of psychology and philosophy. Central to his work is the exploration of the "Self" and the proposition that developing a deep understanding, love and ac...