This biblical book of sayings and advice is full of wisdom. Jewish tradition teaches that King Solomon authored the Book of Proverbs; in Hebrew, the book is known as Mishlei Shlomo, or “The Proverbs ...

Some intellectuals attempt to justify their penchant for deep dives by insisting that depth is usually required. But despite having a PhD myself, more of my clients and people have been moved to grow ...

When I was a callow youth, my neighborhood buddies and I used to sing a learned lyric that played around with levels of diction: These days my youthful adventure in oblique obfuscation, polysyllabic ...

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Indian proverbs offer timeless wisdom for navigating modern life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, mental strength, and continuous learning. These sayings encourage prioritizing effort over ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Some intellectuals attempt to justify their penchant for deep dives by insisting that depth is usually required. But despite having a PhD myself, more of my clients and people have been moved to grow ...

Those of a certain age may remember a perfume ad that first aired in 1979, the year I graduated from high school. It features a song, based on Peggy Lee’s “I’m a Woman”: “I can bring home the bacon / ...