Inspiring Quotes

The Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero once wrote that “gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.” In the two millennia since, countless poets, philosophers, authors, and inspirational figures have spoken to the central role that gratefulness plays in human happiness.

To live with gratitude — whether for our friends, family, health,...

“Hitsville U.S.A.” — that’s what the sign in front of Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan, promised, and the cadre of talent assembled by founder Berry Gordy delivered. With iconic songs written and performed by such legendary musicians as the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Mary Wells, the Temptations, Gladys Knight and th...

Feminism is, at heart, quite straightforward: It is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities — socially, economically, and politically. But a deeper dive into the history of feminism reveals a landscape of shifting ideologies that are divided into three, or sometimes four waves.

First came the women’s suffrage movements of the 19th and ea...

Buddhism is rooted in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, more commonly known as the Buddha, one of the most influential spiritual thinkers in history.

The essence of Buddhism centers on the Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering’s existence, the truth that suffering is rooted in desires and attachments, the truth that suffering has an end, and the truth of the enli...

Even the most gifted artists encounter creative roadblocks. While we might only see the polished end product of a captivating novel or majestic painting, the early hours in the making of these projects are often spent staring at a blank page or canvas before inspiration finally strikes. At the beginning, it may feel impossible to create something new and original out of thin ...