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All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct - and often failing as a result - we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, or rhetoric.

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This unabridged guide to the literature of the spirit surveys 50 of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications - everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works.

The Art of Worldly Wisdom was written in 1647. It is a collection of 300 maxims on various topics, each elaborated with a commentary. The sayings offer advice and guidance on how to live well, advance socially, and be a better person.

Do the lessons passed down to us by history, lessons whose origins may lie hundreds, even thousands of years in the past, still have value for us today? Is Santayana's oft-repeated saying, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," merely a way to offer lip service to history as a teacher-or can we indeed learn from it? And if we can, what is it that we should be learning?

The Gay Science (The Joyful Wisdom) is one of Nietzsche's greatest books. His wonderfully fertile mind roams over mankind, his thoughts, his emotions, his behaviour and his weaknesses with remarkable clarity, with insight - but also with humour!In this work are 383 separate paragraphs, some short, some long, but all singular observations - the epitome of his famous aphoristic style. 'Morality is the herd instinct in the individual.'

How to Win an Election is an ancient Roman guide for campaigning that is as up-to-date as tomorrow's headlines. In 64 BC when idealist Marcus Cicero, Rome's greatest orator, ran for consul (the highest office in the Republic), his practical brother Quintus decided he needed some no-nonsense advice on running a successful campaign.

Here is the remarkable story of how medieval Arab scholars made dazzling advances in science and philosophy, and of the itinerant Europeans who brought this knowledge back to the West. For centuries following the fall of Rome, Western Europe was a benighted backwater, a world of subsistence farming, minimal literacy, and violent conflict. Meanwhile, Arab culture was thriving, dazzling those Europeans fortunate enough to catch even a glimpse.

Discover timeless wisdom for modern living with Gita Unveiled. Dive into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita as we explore its profound lessons on life, purpose, and spirituality. Whether you're seeking personal growth, inner peace, or inspiration, each episode brings practical insights from the Gita to enrich your daily life. Tune in and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.Released on Every Friday.Produced by Telugu One.For Sponsorships and Promotions reach out to us at teluguonepodcasts@gmail.com✨ Contact - +91 9160311880Radio : www.teluguoneradio.comTelugu One...

Hosted by two experienced herbal educators and storytellers — Christine Alstat, owner of Eclectic Herb, and Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of The Herbalist’s Path and Lead Herbal Educator at Eclectic Herb, this show explores the herbs we love, how they work, and the deeper connection between people and plants.Each episode features monthly herb spotlights, zodiac-themed herbal insights, seasonal wellness support, wildcrafting stories from the Pacific Northwest, and conversations shaped by decades of experience in the herbal world.Rooted in Eclectic Herb’s 40-year legacy and grounded in the ...

Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all - and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.

Many might view this exploration of ancient fables as mere entertainment, a light-hearted diversion for both the author and the audience. However, the intention behind delving into these tales runs much deeper. While its true that fables are malleable and can be interpreted in countless ways, this series aims to honor the wisdom embedded within these stories without distorting their original meanings. Throughout history, individuals have often twisted these narratives to lend credibility to their own beliefs, a practice that is neither new nor uncommon. From ancient philosophers like ...

Dive into the enchanting world of the Hitopadesha, a captivating collection of tales that impart valuable life lessons. Derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Hita’ (welfare) and ‘Upadesha’ (counsel), this work is attributed to Narayan Pandit and serves as a unique interpretation of Vishnu Sarmans Panchatantra, dating back to the 3rd century BC. In these stories, Vishnu Sarman, depicted as a wise sage, shares his counsel with the sons of Sudarsana, the king of Pataliputra, through delightful narratives featuring anthropomorphic animals. While the origins of the Hitopadesha remain a mystery, ...

“A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter . . . . Simon Winchester has firmly earned his place in history . . . as a promulgator of knowledge of every variety, perhaps the last of the famous explorers who crisscrossed the now-vanished...

This book is about four cornerstones of modern thought that were put in place by people living in the ancient Mediterranean world. It covers approximately 2,000 years in time (from ca. 1000 BCE to 1000 CE) and spatially moves from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia (roughly, modern Iraq), through Greece and Rome, to the new Germanic states growing in what is now western Europe.

Welcome to Holistic Wisdom — where soul meets story and healing meets everyday life. I’m Margie Weathers, a realtor, storyteller, and lifelong student of holistic living. Each week, I share reflections, health tips, and my journey through the healing arts—not as a practitioner, but as someone who’s walked the path. If you’re navigating change and craving alignment, this show is your invitation to slow down, listen in, and come home to yourself. This is Holistic Wisdom. Let’s begin.

In 36 thought-provoking lectures, you'll explore enlightening teachings that have inspired the world and that continue to speak to life's most important questions. Throughout, you'll benefit from Father Koterski's ecumenical perspective, as he presents these teachings within the Jewish and Christian traditions and compares the varying versions of these texts. What do these writings have to say about the great philosophical problems people seek to understand? You'll find out as you contend with the literal and figurative meanings behind some of the Bible's most essential books and parts (as well as some that many of us overlook).

https://www.solgoodmedia.com Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "The Wisdom Collection" gathers profound insights and timeless wisdom from across the ages. Explore this curated collection of all published episodes, which dive into diverse philosophical discussions and reflective thoughts. Ideal for listeners seeking to enrich their minds and binge on enlightening content.

After a lifetime of experience, what perspectives hold true? What opinions and beliefs have been forged over decades of lessons learned? What do people know for sure when they are 80, or 90? Join Stacy Raine as she talks to people who make up our oldest generations and explores their lives and the lessons they learned along the way. In a world that often feels increasingly fragmented and fast-paced, there’s something particularly heartening about hearing directly from people who have witnessed the world change up close and personal – people who can remind us of where we’ve been and how ...

The podcast that opens your eyes to the fascinating life experiences from wonderful diverse people like you and me. We delve in to people’s history to find stories and experiences that would other wise may have be forgotten. Maybe we find something funny, sad or something we never knew. So let’s find out their story’s for all to hear.If you would like to be on an episode or know some one that would reach out by one of the links below.Twitter @wisdomofage99Email wisdomofage99@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisdom of the Ages, promotion, study and research of the wisdom, culture, truths, and values represented by Civilisations, People, Gods, Goddesses, Destroyers, Spirits, Spirit Guides, Sentients, Demons, Aliens, Cybernetic Cyborgs and Ais to influence the modern world and its people. To assist Wisdom of the Ages are assets and infrastructure that is Earth Realm based and Non-Earth Realm to facilitate the requirements of Wisdom of the Ages. In addition, what is represented by Wisdom of the Ages as of from 1969 with the start of Andrew Rogers ‘Destroyer Incarnate’, ‘Oracle Auteur’, ...