Philosophy - January 2007

If you would cure anger, do not feed it. Say to yourself: 'I used to be angry every day; then every other day; now only every third or fourth day.' When you reach thirty days offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the gods.
Epictetus
Roman (Greek-born) slave & Stoic philosopher (55 AD - 135 AD)


Anger as soon as fed is dead-
'Tis starving makes it fat.
Emily Dickinson (1830 - 1886), Poems, Second Series, 1891


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2007-01-08 22:55:04 · 12 answers · asked by helehelo 4

Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change.
Malcolm X (1925 - 1965), Malcolm X Speaks, 1965


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2007-01-08 22:50:06 · 9 answers · asked by helehelo 4

What's all the fuss about what goes on after deathn etc.? The really important stuff happens beofre one's death, while still alive. Given the state of our world, not just now, but historically as well, what do you think that does to one's soul?

2007-01-08 22:45:32 · 11 answers · asked by Uncle Bob 1

2007-01-08 22:17:39 · 14 answers · asked by Nayan B 1

Are there any common points between them?

2007-01-08 22:11:36 · 3 answers · asked by allea 1

I mean self-realization that appeared only with existentialism as the concern with individual.

2007-01-08 22:09:45 · 9 answers · asked by allea 1

2007-01-08 22:00:08 · 13 answers · asked by John-Baptist 1

2007-01-08 21:57:49 · 3 answers · asked by vm_h2002 1

2007-01-08 21:57:23 · 87 answers · asked by Olly S 2

Either Past or Present, Good or Bad, Living or Dead; who do you feel we gain the most benefit from studying? And why?

2007-01-08 21:47:42 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5

please explain :)

2007-01-08 21:27:15 · 7 answers · asked by adriancruz13 1

2007-01-08 20:09:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 20:01:38 · 14 answers · asked by Ringo G. 4

2007-01-08 19:56:41 · 13 answers · asked by .. 1

2007-01-08 19:32:56 · 14 answers · asked by Kelrec 4

2007-01-08 19:25:07 · 2 answers · asked by -.- 3

2007-01-08 19:10:40 · 4 answers · asked by -.- 3

2007-01-08 19:02:52 · 5 answers · asked by -.- 3

Is thier just a bunch of stupid people? Even most kid would believe. Usually when something is so true, most people not falll for whats wrong. Like 1+1=2 is so true. and most people will believe 1+1=2. Same question with two wrong don't make a right.

2007-01-08 18:58:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

pls help

2007-01-08 18:58:25 · 4 answers · asked by NuRz 1

2007-01-08 18:56:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 18:51:35 · 10 answers · asked by Jay 1

2007-01-08 18:33:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you rather go through life without clothes but have everything you need including friends and Fame or Have clothes and no friends and social life but also every other thing you need.

2007-01-08 18:30:47 · 9 answers · asked by ineeddamoney 2

2007-01-08 18:24:52 · 4 answers · asked by NuRz 1

2007-01-08 18:03:20 · 12 answers · asked by Alex F 3

2007-01-08 18:02:25 · 34 answers · asked by Alex F 3

Hey im 15 and want 2 get ur guys view on existentialism. I know what it is and knew about it 4 a while yet never knew there was an actual name for it. I am totally interested about it so email me at kitycatblast@yahoo.com and tell me ur thoughts. Thanx!

2007-01-08 18:01:17 · 7 answers · asked by Amelie 1

Spiritually speaking =)

2007-01-08 17:55:45 · 17 answers · asked by Lavida rose 4

2007-01-08 17:53:29 · 12 answers · asked by Lavida rose 4