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Wise Quotes from Cato the Elder for a Life with Integrity
Marcus Portius Cato (aka Cato the Elder or Cato the Wise) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman and orator who lived from 234 BCE to 149 BCE. He was well known for his integrity and discipline. Cato the Elder strongly believed in the principles of hard work and austerity.
Although he expressed negativity for Greek culture, he admired the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates, who he believed lived a temperate and contented life,
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I search out thoughtful quotes from different people, cultures, and periods of history in order to help motivate, inspire, or simply amuse you. You will find philosophers, psychologists, writers, poets, and seemingly ordinary people. Please drink from the fountain to quench the thirst for knowledge and wisdom-of course, we're rarely, truly satiated.
This year alone, I've read over 25,000 quotes from Aristotle to Zeno. I don't necessarily agree with all the quotes I upload but part of the goal is provoke thought, challenge our beliefs and facilitate development.
If you find a quote that really resonates with you then feel free to ponder it for the rest of the day. Write a comment about which quotes you really liked, which impacted on your day, and how they helped you change the day and beyond.
On a side note, you may hear roosters crowing. I live in the countryside and sometimes record audio at 4:00 a.m.. Some of the crowing was difficult to remove without rerecording. I think it adds an organic feel to the recordings.
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More of Carlos Castaneda's Mystical Quotes For a Warrior's Life
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Carlos Castaneda was born on Christmas Day in 1925 and passed away on 27th April, 1998. He is most well known for a series of books that describe his training in shamanism under a Yaqui, Don Juan Matus. His works have been controversial from initial publication until today. Some call him an outstanding western figure in mysticism and shamanism; others view him as an author of valuable, yet fict...
Master Your Life: Democritus's Wisdom Unleashed
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Democritus was an Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher. He theorised that all material bodies are made up of indivisibly small “atoms". This theory was derided by many. He was often referred to as the laughing philosopher because of his emphasis on the value of cheerfulness. Some claim Democritus's laughter was a mocking laughter at the absurdity of human existence. ➢➢➢SUBSCRIBE:➢➢➢ ua-cam.co...
Mencius' Life Lessons: Achieve Profound Success
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Mencius was a Chinese philosopher who was born in 372 BCE. He was a proponent of the idea that humans are inherently good and that this can be further developed by education and discipline to achieve a fulfilling life. He believed that the negative influence of society caused the diminishment of people's characters and his quotes reflect his profound understanding of human nature. Some would cl...
Discover the Life-Changing Quotes of Plotinus for a Good Life
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Plotinus was born around 204/5 C.E and passed away in 270 C.E. He is generally regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism and is one of the most influential philosophers from ancient times (after Plato and Aristotle). Plotinus taught that there is a "One", encompassing everything. There is no distinction between being and non-being and Plotinus' concept encompassed both thinker and object.
Tacitus' Philosophy for Modern Living - Living a Stoic Life
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Publius Cornelius Tacitus, simply known as Tacitus, was a Roman Stoic Philosopher who was born in the first century. He is regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians of all times. His quotes are sometimes witty, sometimes wise and sometimes straight for the jugular! ➢➢➢SUBSCRIBE:➢➢➢ ua-cam.com/channels/WGfpsls-0O38d4VUQKQsSg.html I search out thoughtful quotes from different people, cultu...
Unlocking Dōgen's Life-Changing Insights
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Dōgen Zenji was born in the year 1200 and passed away in 1253. He was a Japanese Zen Buddhist Monk as well as being a philosopher and poet. Dōgen introduced Zen Buddhism to Japan in the form of the Sōtō School of which he was the founder. Dōgen is one of the most famous Buddhist mystics in history with his liberation occurring when he heard his mentor say, "cast off body and mind". This phrase ...
From Buddha to St Augustine - The Greatest Quotes to Inspire and Enlighten
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This video contains amazing quotes from thoughout history. Hermann Hesse, Buddha, Frankl, John of the Cross, St Teresa of Avila, Sun Tzu, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Leonardo Da Vinci, Castaneda, Freud, Jung, Plato, Browning, Marcus Aurelius, Lao Tzu, Confucius & Saint Augustine. Listen, read and absorb-your life will be better for it.
St Teresa of Avila's Wisdom: Unlocking a Good Life through Powerful Quotes
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Teresa of Ávila was born in 1515 and passed away in 1582. She was a Spanish mystic, Carmelite nun, and religious reformer who had a profound influence on perceptions of spirituality and mysticism. She had a significant effect on the life direction of St John of the Cross. The story of her life's journey is tightly bound up with her mystical experiences, including visions of Jesus, angels, demon...
Quotes from Ancient Greece - Wisdom that still resonates today
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The ancient Greek philosophers and teachers have had a profound influence on the cultural and intellectual development of the world, particularly the western world. ➢➢➢SUBSCRIBE:➢➢➢ ua-cam.com/channels/WGfpsls-0O38d4VUQKQsSg.html I search out thoughtful quotes from different people, cultures, and periods of history in order to help motivate, inspire, or simply amuse you. You will find philosoph...
Extraordinary Quotes from John of the Cross
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Extraordinary Quotes from John of the Cross
Petrarch's Hidden Wisdom Revealed
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Petrarch's Hidden Wisdom Revealed
Uncovering William Wordsworth's Wisdom
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Uncovering William Wordsworth's Wisdom
Robert Browning's Wise and Mystical Quotes
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Robert Browning's Wise and Mystical Quotes
Unlocking Buddha's Life-Changing Insights
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Unlocking Buddha's Life-Changing Insights
Carlos Castaneda's Mystical Quotes For a Warrior's Life
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Carlos Castaneda's Mystical Quotes For a Warrior's Life
Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Zhuangzi
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Discover the Timeless Wisdom of Zhuangzi
Embracing a Meaningful Life: Pearls of Wisdom from Xunzi
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Embracing a Meaningful Life: Pearls of Wisdom from Xunzi
The Hidden Wisdom of Thales Unveiled
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The Hidden Wisdom of Thales Unveiled
Channel Trailer LifeQuotesFountain
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Channel Trailer LifeQuotesFountain
Plato's Guide to a Fulfilling Life: Discovering True Happiness
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Plato's Guide to a Fulfilling Life: Discovering True Happiness
Quotes from Heraclitus Every Stoic Needs
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Quotes from Heraclitus Every Stoic Needs
Leonardo Da Vinci's Secret to Living Wisely
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Leonardo Da Vinci's Secret to Living Wisely
The Wise Words of Aristotle for a Fulfilling Life
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The Wise Words of Aristotle for a Fulfilling Life
The Ancient Wisdom of Seneca the Younger: A Guide to a Fulfilling Life
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The Ancient Wisdom of Seneca the Younger: A Guide to a Fulfilling Life
Wise Zeno of Citium Quotes for a Happy & Contented Life
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Wise Zeno of Citium Quotes for a Happy & Contented Life
Stoic Words from Victor Frankl for a Good Life
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Stoic Words from Victor Frankl for a Good Life
Master Your Life: Sun Tzu's Wisdom Unleashed
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Master Your Life: Sun Tzu's Wisdom Unleashed
The Ancient Wisdom of Epicurus: Finding Joy in Everyday Life
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The Ancient Wisdom of Epicurus: Finding Joy in Everyday Life
Unlocking the Secrets of a Good Life: Powerful Quotes by Epictetus
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Unlocking the Secrets of a Good Life: Powerful Quotes by Epictetus

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  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 3 місяці тому

    I enjoyed the first two books the most. Journey to Ixtlan took the narrative in a different direction and was still very special. What quotes resonate with you the most?

    • @-Atmos1
      @-Atmos1 Місяць тому

      A quote you didn't mention is "A Warriors main aim is to eradicate stupidity " .

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 3 місяці тому

    "The great man is he who doesn't lose his child's heart."

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for viewing this video. Mencius was a great philosopher. I'm surprised he isn't more popular and well known. What's your favourite Mencius quote?

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 3 місяці тому

    "God is not external to anyone, but is present with all things, though they are ignorant that He is so."

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 4 місяці тому

    "Life and Death are nothing but the mind".

  • @SomChampamanivong
    @SomChampamanivong 4 місяці тому

    I liked the selection of different religions as well secular. Thanks.

  • @GregBeagle
    @GregBeagle 4 місяці тому

    Mystical mix!

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 4 місяці тому

    "Every form of addiction is bad." I think there is too much addiction to ideology and intolerence.

  • @MargieGarridoPinto
    @MargieGarridoPinto 4 місяці тому

    Thank you. I will look for his book in Spanish.

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment. I hope that provides something more for you. I'd be also be interested to know how accurate the English translations of his writings, which were made five centuries ago are.

    • @MargieGarridoPinto
      @MargieGarridoPinto 4 місяці тому

      @@Lifequotesfountain I definitely will read it in Spanish and let you know. He is consider in Spain together with Sta. Teresa de Ávila as the great mystics.

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 4 місяці тому

    Which Greek philosopher speaks to you? What's your favourite quote?

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 4 місяці тому

    "Who is happy? He who has a healthy body, peace of mind and cultivates his habits."

  • @michaelbeagle9983
    @michaelbeagle9983 5 місяців тому

    I feel each of the quotes has so much to unpick for myself. Could you expand on one of the quotes? For example : “God leads every soul by a separate path”. We, possibly, do not know the path we are on because of desire and because of desire do not know we have strayed from the word.

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for your comment. Much appreciated. That particular quote, "God leads every soul by a separate path", really stood out for me among the one's I chose to record. I see it as saying that every person is on their own path to self-actualisation (God, for want of a better word), and one person's path works for them but others require different avenues to reach the same goal.

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for taking the time to view these Freud quotes. What's your favourite quote?.

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 5 місяців тому

    In the modern era, Wordsworth isn't read much, yet he's brilliant! What's your favourite William Wordsworth quote?

  • @michaelbeagle9983
    @michaelbeagle9983 6 місяців тому

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 6 місяців тому

    What we do today matters most.

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 6 місяців тому

    Whatever you see Carlos Castaneda as, I have appreciated being exposed to his writings and believe they have benefited me. I clearly recall 'looking at my hands' in a dream for the first time when I was 19.

  • @anonagain
    @anonagain 6 місяців тому

    Good stuff - thanks!

  • @yanicklajoie6237
    @yanicklajoie6237 6 місяців тому

    Reading"Voir" then "Voyage à Ixtlán" in French changed my life when I read them in my early 20's. Along with shrooms experiences and that "watch your hands in your dreams" practice I got into a great journey. My admiration to Castaneda, Don Juan and Don Genaro. Went to read them back again as my Spanish got on a great level. Never got into doubting Castaneda's works was it fictional or real since the teachings were relevant and still effective in my 50's. Let down dreams practice after some scary ones . Amor, Paz y Fuerza 💙🙏💙

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 6 місяців тому

    "When he tries to extend his power over objects, those objects gain control of him. He who is controlled by objects loses possession of his inner self.” Zhuangzi

  • @nolankossak8200
    @nolankossak8200 7 місяців тому

    This was needed thank you

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 7 місяців тому

      You're welcome and thanks for the comment. What was your favourite quote?

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 7 місяців тому

    The background is our farm. I thought the time lapse added to Plato's quotes. What's your favourite?

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 7 місяців тому

    I hope you all enjoy the Heraclitus video. I'd like to know if the music add to or detracts from the quotes. What's your favourite quote?

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 7 місяців тому

    Leonardo Da Vinci gave us so much more than paintings. He was a scientist and philosopher of extraordinary intellect. What's your favourite Da Vinci quote? Please feel free to share your thoughts below.

  • @SomChampamanivong
    @SomChampamanivong 7 місяців тому

    "A gray day provides the best light."

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing. It's a good one to keep in mind when it's gloomy outside or within ourselves.

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 7 місяців тому

    "Wisdom is the daughter of experience." So true.

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's always great to connect over wisdom.

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 8 місяців тому

    Seneca the Younger-one of my favourite Stoics. "No tree becomes rooted and sturdy unless many a wind assails it". What's a Seneca quote that resonates with you?

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 8 місяців тому

    "I choose my thoughts and my responses". Great!

  • @Iwillchange682
    @Iwillchange682 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @Iwillchange682
    @Iwillchange682 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 7 місяців тому

      You're Welcome. What other philosophers do you like?

  • @Iwillchange682
    @Iwillchange682 8 місяців тому

    Thanks 😊

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 8 місяців тому

      I'm glad you appreciated it. What was your favourite quote?

    • @Iwillchange682
      @Iwillchange682 8 місяців тому

      “ he will win whose army is animated by the same spirit throughout all its ranks “😊

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 8 місяців тому

    "If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh. Otherwise, they'll kill you." That made me laugh.

  • @peteromara642
    @peteromara642 9 місяців тому

    Hesse was one of my first influences on the spiritual path 😊

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 8 місяців тому

      That's great. I recall reading Siddhartha as a 13 year old. Of course, I was only able to absorb a little bit. Every rereading of Hesse seems to bring something new.

  • @dwanderful1
    @dwanderful1 9 місяців тому

    Obnoxious distrating loud sound track ruins great writing

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for your feedback. I'm surprised you thought the soundtrack was loud though. Nevertheless, I'll recheck the recording levels.

  • @cuibono5092
    @cuibono5092 9 місяців тому

    A sigma man

  • @Ken-fw7ue
    @Ken-fw7ue 9 місяців тому

    I lost count of the times that i read Siddhartha.

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

      I've found that each rereading has brought something new too. Thanks for the comment.

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

    Hermann Hesse was an extraordinary person whose writing has had a profound effect on my worldview. What's your favourite Hesse quote?

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

    The contribution of Carl Jung's works to my own philosophy and development is difficult to quantify, yet its significance is readily apparent. What's your favourite Jungian quote?

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 9 місяців тому

    "What is unintelligible to me is not necessarily unintelligible". I think we all need to consider this, at times.

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

      So true. We all need to consider our arrogance in the face of new information.

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 9 місяців тому

    Develop a built-in BS detector." Ernest Hemingway

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 9 місяців тому

    "For knowledge add something every day. For wisdom subtract." - Lao Tzu

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

      This one really resonates with me as I get older. Thanks.

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 9 місяців тому

    "The diligent farmer plants trees of which he himself will never see the fruit".

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

      A great metaphor or we can take it literally! I planted 20 mango and lime trees last year.

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 9 місяців тому

    "Philosophy's primary purpose is to reveal to us our shortcomings, so we can overcome them." GREAT!

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

      I'm not sure I really agree with this statement of Gaius Rufus, but it's a great foundation in self-knowledge and development. Thanks.

  • @bounmiibeagle7550
    @bounmiibeagle7550 9 місяців тому

    Uplifted me. Thanks. "Bear in mind that the measure of a man is the worth of the things he cares about".

  • @ivanaandric5703
    @ivanaandric5703 9 місяців тому

    I LOVE JUNG!!! BRILIANT MAN!

    • @Lifequotesfountain
      @Lifequotesfountain 9 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment. Yes, his brilliance has helped many people towards self-realisation.

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 10 місяців тому

    Lao Tzu was an incredibly wise Chinese philosopher. Absorbing his ideas has inspired me and helped me to become a better person. Isn't that what it's all about?

  • @Lifequotesfountain
    @Lifequotesfountain 10 місяців тому

    It's amazing that Marcus Aurelius lived almost 2000 years ago, yet his words resonate as much in the 21st Century as they did in his day. Make a comment. Say what you like, what you don't like, what you think or feel.