Inspiring Quotes

Scientists have an impact on nearly every part of our lives, from our medicine to our food packaging to our growing understanding of our place in the universe. Science can also be a source of inspiration and even spirituality for many people. One of science’s most wonderful and, at times, confounding qualities is that it’s constantly evolving, like a vast detective hunt in wh...

Film noir — from the French meaning “dark film” — emerged as a genre in the 1940s and 1950s. These movies were typically crime dramas featuring intricate plots, cynical heroes (often detectives), and plenty of existential moodiness.

Visually, the black-and-white classics of the postwar period were stark, with many off-angle, deep-focus camera shots influenced by Europea...

Sometimes the hardest thing in life is letting go of what’s holding you back. It could be a painful situation you have to overcome, the loss of someone you love, the consequences of a poor choice, a deflating job, or even just a negative mindset you can’t shake. We can get stuck in a holding pattern where we focus on the things that we struggle with, and wind up in a cycle of...

Do you believe in love at first read, or should I start this sentence over again? Take a seat — you must be tired after running through my mind all day. Besides, didn’t it hurt when you fell from heaven?

Love them or hate them, we all know a cheesy pickup line or two, whether we’ve been schmoozed with one at a bar or we’ve tried our hand at delivering one ourselves. Whi...

Often in life, we find ourselves at a crossroads, unsure of how to proceed. Self-doubt and uncertainty are common feelings that can hinder us from achieving our goals and finding fulfillment. Yet each one of us has the power to reclaim our lives from whatever hurdles may be holding us back, by embracing a positive attitude and being willing to work toward self-growth.

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