Aphorisms: Gallery of the Greats

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Aphorisms: Gallery of the Greats

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Dávila: A philosopher against his time

Introduction. Nicolás Gómez Dávila was a 20th century Columbian philosopher. He rejected the offer to become the chief advisor to the state President, rejected the offer to become the ambassador to London, and wrote terse aphorisms all his life. Nine best aphorisms 👇

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A unique perspective on life from a 20th century polymath

Piet Hein was a Danish polymath. He invented a variation of the Rubik's Cube called the Soma Cube, designed board games, and won architectural contests. He published aphorisms in local newspapers when Germany occupied Denmark in WWII. Read some of his intriguing aphorisms 👇

2 min read

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La Rochefoucauld on fake virtues and more

Introduction. La Rochefoucauld was an eminent French nobleman in the 17th century. His striking observations on life still give us wise counsel in 2022! Discover 9 insights from his masterpiece Collected Maxims and Other Reflections 👇

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The man who was known as a Walking Book Of Knowledge

Introduction. Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn was an Austrian philosopher known as "A Walking Book of Knowledge" since he could read 17 languages and speak 8 of them. Discover his thought-provoking ideas on Marxism, democracies, religion and more! 👇

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Women make us poets; children, philosophers?

Malcolm de Chazal was a Mauritius writer who wrote in French. He flew under the radar until becoming popular in the late 1940s. It's hard to get English translations of his work. In this Memo, read 9 of his most insightful aphorisms - collected from obscure journal articles 👇

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Rediscovering Austin O'Malley: One of 20th Century's Best Aphorists

Introduction. An eye surgeon and university professor who was infamously poisoned with arsenic by his own wife, Austin O'Malley(1858-1932) today is best known for his timeless book of aphorisms. In this Memo, discover his insights on romance, how to measure our life, and more👇

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9 insights from a brilliant writer forgotten by history

Austin O'Malley's life story sounds like a movie plot. He was a 19th century eye surgeon who became an English professor. He married a woman 20 years younger than him who poisoned him with arsenic. He also wrote a book of aphorisms. In this Memo, discover his 9 best insights 👇

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Napoleon Bonaparte on Revolutions

Introduction. Everyone knows Napoleon the king, and Napoleon the brilliant military general, but he was also a gifted writer and speaker. In this Memo, discover 9 pithy aphorisms by Napoleon on subjects ranging from revolutions to one's reputation 👇

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Napoleon on how LOGIC loses wars and more

Introduction. Honoré de Balzac, one of the most prominent French writers of the 19th century, was a big admirer of Napoleon Bonaparte. He combed through hundreds of Napoleon speeches and public gazettes to collect his aphorisms on subjects ranging from politics to religion 👇 @

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A modern artist on fear management (and more)

Jenny Holzer is one of the most interesting modern artists in the world. She combines words with visual effects in a striking manner. In this Memo, discover 9 thought-provoking aphorisms from her most famous work, Truisms. Insights on managing expectations, hate, and more 👇 @

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The brilliant, little-known maxims of Balthasar Gracian

Balthasar Gracian was born in 1601 in Belmonte, a village 100 miles from Madrid. In his teens he lived in Toledo and Zaragoza, studying philosophy and letters.

3 min read

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20th century's greatest SciFi writer on science, luck, and more

Robert Heinlein was one of the most influential Sci-Fi writers of the 20th century. Ray Bradbury, the writer of Fahrenheit 451, said that Heinlein's influence on science fiction "cannot be measured." Here are Heinlein's 9 powerful aphorisms on science, sin, and luck👇

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How Napoleon Planned Wars

Napoleon on his destiny: "A superior power pushes me towards a goal of which I know nothing; as long as it has not been attained I am invulnerable, unshakeable; as soon as I am no longer necessary for it, a single step will suffice to topple me." @

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14 Great Ideas From Nietzsche

Introduction. Nietzsche is the undisputed king of short-form insight. His aphorisms today are as fresh and relevant today as they were a 100 years ago. In this Memo, discover Nietzsche's insights on strength, Julius Caesar, the proper information diet, and much more 👇

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