famous life quotes

At an early age, Alan W. Watts was fascinated with the Far East. He dedicated his life to bringing the teachings of Vedanta and Buddhism to the Western World. Watts died quietly in his sleep in 1973, but his insights live on today through…

The brightest flames always burn the fastest, and Bill Hicks was no exception to that rule. As a comedian, Hicks wielded comedy like a sword in an attempt to slay the "fevered egos" that were screwing us all, every day of our lives. Hicks…

Comedy can often be a sword and a shield. George Carlin is one of the few comics that comes to mind when I think of a comedian who could make a point about a touchy subject, and make you laugh at the same time. Carlin had the verbal skill…

Some lessons are eternal and unchanging. Every now and then, we all need a reminder of what is important. It’s only natural when external forces in life pull us away from our connection to self. Confucius, with his thought-provoking…