Albert Einstein, the famous physicist, philosopher, and humanist, never ceases to fascinate and inspire with his originality. Alice Calaprice, the chief editor at Princeton University Press, has collected quotes about Einstein from others, as well as quotes attributed to him, in her book The Ultimate Quotable Einstein. Each quote in this inspirational collection is carefully … Read more
Skating Rink While attempting to skate at the Washington Sculpture Garden, I experienced one of those wonderful moments where we recognize that life speaks to us through seemingly ordinary situations. Observing happy faces – of all ages, nationalities, and skin colors – twirling around, I couldn’t help but admire the beauty of humanity and wonder … Read more
Philosophy as a Way of Life The other day, I heard a meaningful sentence from a farmer: “Farming is a way of life.” And it occurred to me that any job done with care and diligence must be a way of life. The same applies to philosophy. According to Pierre Hadot, a 20th-century French philosopher, … Read more
