(From Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury) Branch far and wide from long and deep roots….
It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks they already know. — Epictetus
Take these two words to heart… PERSIST (in endurance) and RESIST (with self-restraint). — Epictetus
He is blessed who dies not late but well. — Musonius Rufus
One who by living is of use to many has not the right to choose to die unless…
Lameness is an impediment to the leg, but not to the will. — Epictetus
Waste no more time talking about what a good man is like. Be one. — Marcus Aurelius
Better Your Precepts To Better Your Life How do you possibly better this human life if you do…
Be Better To Fare Better How do you better your life if you do not wish to be…
Evil: Super Short Story #754 His proof for the ‘evil’ not really being evil is simple — If…
Rationality: Super Short Story #753 His superrationality clashed with her super irrationality in a super irrational way. Since he is supposed to…
Hope: Super Short Story #752 She thought hoping for perfection in him was perfectly reasonable, though it was…
Crime: Super Short Story #751 To be fair, that he was once a criminal, does not mean he…
Competence: Super Short Story #750 He is so cocky that he thinks he is so competent, when he…
Hanger: Super Short Story #749 With too many small hangers hanging around all over the place, he realised…
Competence: Super Short Story #748 Better to think oneself is not fully competent, so as to be more…
Memories: Super Short Story #747 Her memories of life experiences were mixed with movie experiences. making her ‘documentaries’…
Fool: Super Short Story #745 It is always wiser to keep seeking wiser ones as you might be…
Listening: Super Short Story #744 Unfortunately, she would not listen any more to advice that she should listen…
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