The Quotive Corner

German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche stated, “The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.” Is this defiance or arrogance? The answer isn't as simple as a quick glance at this quote.  Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you'd like to hear more...

“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.” Here's a deep observation by 18th century English author Samuel Johnson. Perhaps we can't have one without the other. Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you&...

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” That line is attributed to Beverly Sills, one of America’s most celebrated opera singers of the twentieth century. If you’re not familiar with her, Sills wasn’t just talented — she was disciplined. Opera is not a field you casually enter. It demands years of vocal training, language study, breath control, performance endurance, and emotional...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton once said, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it.” Would you rather be the candle or the mirror? It's not an easy answer once you've listened to this episode.  Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wed...

“There are always four sides to a story: your side, their side, the truth, and what really happened.” This clever quote was inspired by the writings of Swiss philosopher and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau and will make you think about what "truth" really is. Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday,...

Mark Twain said something like: “Comparison is the death of joy.” This quote is particularly relevant in today's world of social media. Don't believe everything you see from some social media personalities! Besides, it's not healthy and just steals your joy. Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Mo...

When ultra-genius Marilyn vos Savant says something, people listen. In this episode, we discuss one of her most well-known quotes: “The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its depth.” Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesda...

German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer opined, “Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” So, which is more important, talent or ingenuity? Let's find out! Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you'd like to hear more content,...

Famous poet T. S. Eliot once said, “Everyone gets the experience. Some get the lesson.” It's a clever line, but is pretty deep in meaning.  Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you'd like to hear more content, your support is appreciated! Please visit the link above.

Let's discuss this famous quote: “Battle not with monsters lest you become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes into you.” It was written by the existentialist and nihilist Friedrich Nietzsche. Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you'd like to he...

Today we'll discuss a quote by the famous science fiction writer, Robert A. Heinlein who said: “You can sway a thousand men by appealing to their prejudices quicker than you can convince one man by logic.”  Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you'd like to hear more c...

Aristotle once said: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Let's discuss! Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you'd like to hear more content, your support is appreciated! Please visit the link above.

Russian philosopher Peter Kropotkin once said, “Competition is the law of the jungle, but cooperation is the law of civilization.” Let's unpack this deceptively simple quote.  Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! If you'd like to hear more content, your support is appreci...

Welcome to my podcast and to the first episode of The Quotive Corner, where wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. The quote we're discussing today is from John Calvin, who said, “Humility is the beginning of true intelligence.” Enjoy the show! Support the show At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednes...