Conceptos Básicos
The author presents a collection of thought-provoking quotes that challenge conventional wisdom and encourage introspection.
Resumen
The content features a series of profound quotes from various authors, each offering unique perspectives on life, success, morality, nostalgia, and creativity. These reflections prompt readers to contemplate their beliefs and values critically. The quotes touch on themes such as self-awareness, the importance of relationships over material wealth, the nature of evil, the paradoxes of life, and the significance of character. They also explore the concepts of independence, competence versus character, historical relevance in writing, and the impact of nostalgia. Overall, the content serves as a reminder to question assumptions and seek deeper understanding in our daily lives.
Estadísticas
"When you get to my age... nobody thinks well of you... your life is a disaster.” – Warren Buffett
“Evil usually enters the world unrecognized by the people who open the door..." – Roy Baumeister
"Nostalgia is history without guilt.” – Svetlana Boym
"If you want to be read in the future... make sure you would have been read in the past." - Nassim Taleb
“People who are driven by demons get shit done.” – Walter Isaacson
"Competence is how good you are when there is something to gain..." – Mark Manson
“Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember.” – Oscar Levant
Citas
“Until we know we are wrong, being wrong feels exactly like being right.” – David McRaney
“If your opinions on one subject can be predicted from your opinions on another... When you truly think for yourself, your conclusions will not be predictable.” – Kevin Kelly
“Life is not a problem to be solved. It’s a paradox to experience." – Derek Sivers
“What is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.” – Ernest Hemingway
“The highest form of creativity is found by improvising within a set of restrictions.” – Christopher Nolan
“Competence is how good you are when there is something to gain..." - Mark Manson
“Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember.” - Oscar Levant