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Wisdom is a much-needed quality these days. We have selected for you 100 of the wisest sayings ever pronounced. They are taken from various cultural backgrounds to demonstrate that wisdom transcends frontiers. Let yourself be led with them into a journey around the world, across cultures and continents: you will find here deep quotes from the Talmud, efficient ones from Ancient Greek masters like Plato or Sophocles, poetic wise sayings by Indian sages, and numerous examples of Persian and Ancient Chinese Wisdom.

Do you have a personality that attracts or repels people? Do you ever wonder why some people who are far less physically attractive than you get swarmed by members of the opposite sex while you are not? Can you attract wealth, power and fame with a super personality? This audiobook can change the way you feel about yourself and very importantly, other people's perceptions of you. It will boost your confidence and help you achieve "Great Personal Magnetism" to gain wealth, fame, love or power.

"How to Meditate for Beginners" contains some practical exercises to achieve perfects moments of meditation: 20 practical tips for quieting the mind, meditation practices with walking meditation, chakra meditation, preparation for great guided meditation, mantra meditation, an exercise to concentrate on a simple visual object, practice visualization exercise, practice mindfulness, some exercises to practice a body scan, five more things to know for meditation, ten tips for meditation, a step-by-step guideline for successful meditation, exercises for breathing and relaxing, and a practical exercise for visualization of the pyramid of colors.

Ein inspirierendes Werk einer starken Frau! Anne Morrow Lindbergh ist eine der bedeutendsten Flugpionierinnen aller Zeiten. Doch wie ihr Lebensratgeber "Muscheln in meiner Hand" beweist, ist sie auch ein schriftstellerisches Talent. Einfühlsam und treffend setzt sie sich in ihren Gedanken und Reflexionen mit den großen Fragen des Lebens und des Frau-Seins auseinander. Seit seiner Erstveröffentlichung 1955 ist Lindberghs Werk ein zeitloser Bestseller und für seine Leser Trostquelle in Krisenzeiten.

James Allen's most famous book, "As a Man Thinketh", was originally published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person. Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.

Alfred North Whitehead once noted: "the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." Plato is indeed considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle. But his writings are often light, fresh and funny; it was Plato who invented the dialogue in philosophy, which makes a point very easy to follow and the occasion of various scenic arrangements.

Pupil of the great Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is a massively influential figure in Western philosophy. Cicero described his literary style as "a river of gold". Modern ethics are based on his ideas about virtue; his writings literally encompassed all the scientific knowledge of the time and beyond, so much that many of his findings were still considered cutting-edge many century afterwards. Aristotle also shaped modern logic, and put his mark on all subsequent philosophy and theology. We have selected for you 100 of his most profound and influent quotes, so that you can see for yourself how modern these fundamental ideas still are. Nourish your daily life with Aristotle's Ethics, strengthen your thoughts with his Logic, and adopt his scientific ways for a clearer life.

The philosophy of Confucius was so powerful that it dominated intellectual life in ancient China for centuries. It even came to be considered a religion, and there are still temples where Confucius is worshipped as the God of Culture. His writings were transmitted as aphorisms, each one of them one concentrated teaching about philosophy, ethics, or society.

Lao-Tzu was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. As a central figure in Chinese culture, the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people both claim Lao Tzu. Some of his great quotes are "When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality." "Without Darkness, there can be no Light." "The usefulness of a pot comes from its emptiness."

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his "Four Noble Truths" still form the heart of its teachings.

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military figures ever. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution, after which he kept on soaring higher and higher until he was crowned Emperor of the French. He then moved on to gain control of the whole of continental Europe, before the ultimate defeat of 1815. Today, his campaigns are studied in every military school, his liberal politics have had a strong legacy worldwide, and he remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in Western history.

The loss of a child is the most devastating event a parent can face. Sharing her experience about the loss of a desperately loved daughter, and the effects that go beyond what people could ever imagine, Liza Jankowski explores her deepest thoughts and feelings surrounding stillbirth in this moving memoir. As she discusses the impact on her relationships, her subsequent pregnancy and what she ultimately learned, "Changed" weaves a powerful combination of a mother's personal journey with helpful information to offer comfort, hope and understanding.

In the world today there are so many crises and sorrows, a great deal of disease, emotionally, mentally, and physically, so where do we begin to heal ourselves? We begin to heal ourselves by the way we think and also the attitudes that we hold towards ourselves and towards life. In these meditation commentaries on healing we look at the medicines that we need in order to heal the pain within, whether it is forgiveness, love, mercy, or one of the other spiritual powers we can emerge and use.

Jane Austen is one of the most widely read British authors. Her realism and biting irony make for a very lively read, and the quality of her plots have earned her a high-ranking place into the hearts of scholars. Her greatest stories sparkled a wave of adaptations in the last decades, because of their touching modernity and the realism of their reflections on the attitude of women about marriage and social standing. "Pride and Prejudice" has been called the second most beloved book of all British production; "Sense and Sensibility", "Mansfield Park", and "Emma" are also seminal works which have inspired countless readers.

Sie selbst haben es in der Hand: souverän den eigenen Standpunkt zu vertreten, ohne gleich die Beziehung zu riskieren; Sichtbarkeit und Wertschätzung zu erreichen...

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and he defended the idea of abandoning illusory matters in favor of simple living, in order to discover life's authentic essential needs. He is best known for "Walden, or Life in the woods", the book he wrote during his two-year experiment in minimalist living: having built himself a cabin in the woods, he stayed there to study, write, and enjoy his newfound communion with nature. His political works and theory of civil disobedience have influenced the thoughts and actions of many prominent figures, such as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

We have selected for you 100 great quotes to develop your leadership. Leadership is a practical skill, regarding the ability of an individual or organization to "lead" or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. Having a great sense of leadership can inspire great men and women in their actions, in their thoughts, in their lives, and in the lives of many people around them. Leadership is also defined as a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.

Are you ready to embrace universal law and live a natural life? If there is one overall message to this audiobook, it is that we must avoid being overwhelmed by life, to realise that there is something larger than us which is willing to shoulder the burdens. If we can live by faith instead of fear, we have found the secret door to success that she speaks of. Scovel Shinn devoted her life to helping people recognize the link between their attitudes and their level of happiness.

The concept of mindfulness has been an essential part of life in Oriental societies for centuries. It is a fundamental key to awakening and living one's own life in full conscience, as opposed to the pointless suffering one can experience through the hectic pace of Western ways of life. This series of mindfulness exercises will introduce you to the simplest and powerful techniques. They are essential for beginning one's work in mindfulness, and will benefit more advanced practitioners by enhancing one's powers of concentration, visualization, and general awareness.

Stress, tension and anxiety take their toll through premature aging and various health problems while making us miss out on all the positive life is offering every day. To relax and get free of tension in a fast-paced society, you will need simple and efficient techniques, easy to learn and quick to apply. These ten simple exercises are designed to provide you with a range of proven techniques to help you achieve relaxation in a simple way.