Philosophy Bookclub

True greatness is measured not by power, status, or position — but by humility.

Cicero reminds us that the higher we rise in life, the more grounded we must remain. Authority without humility becomes arrogance. Wisdom without humility becomes pride.

The truly powerful walk gently.
The truly wise speak softly.

Because elevation is not a license to dominate — it is a responsibility to serve.

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Philosophy Bookclub

It is easy to forgive a child who fears the dark — because darkness represents the unknown. But when grown men fear the light, it means they fear truth, awareness, and responsibility.

In Plato’s philosophy, “light” symbolizes truth and knowledge. In the Allegory of the Cave, prisoners fear leaving the shadows because the light of the sun — truth — is painful at first.

This quote reminds us:
The real tragedy is not ignorance — but the refusal to awaken.

To fear the light is to reject growth.
To reject truth is to choose comfortable illusion over uncomfortable reality.

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3 days ago | [YT] | 77

Philosophy Bookclub

Religion vs Existentialism


1-We create our own meaning.
2-Meaning comes from God.



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4 days ago | [YT] | 2

Philosophy Bookclub

In this timeless line, Cicero reminds us that true wealth is not measured in gold, but in growth and wisdom.

🌿 A garden nourishes the body and connects us to nature.
📚 A library nourishes the mind and connects us to ideas.

Together, they create balance — between action and reflection, soil and soul, simplicity and depth.


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4 days ago | [YT] | 120

Philosophy Bookclub

Between Guilt and Power

Dostoevsky: “The soul is tormented by conscience; every choice weighs heavily.”

Nietzsche: “One must still have chaos within to give birth to a dancing star.”



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5 days ago | [YT] | 5

Philosophy Bookclub

Dostoevsky vs Nietzsche: Who Was Right?

One declared the death of God.
The other warned of the chaos that would follow.

If morality is no longer divine…
do we collapse — or do we create?

Choose your side.




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5 days ago | [YT] | 3

Philosophy Bookclub

True happiness is not found in wealth, status,
or time — it is built within.

Cicero reminds us that a person who lacks inner discipline, virtue, and purpose will find every stage of life tiring and empty.

Life becomes meaningful only when we develop strength of character.

And like an archer aiming at a target, we must focus on what is within our control — our effort, our direction, and our intention.

🎯 Aim straight.
🌿 Build inner virtue.
⏳ Stop blaming time — master yourself.

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Philosophy Bookclub

Seneca reminds us that life is not short — it is uncertain.

To live wisely is to live as if today were the final page.
No delays. No wasted time. No postponed courage.

We do not truly fear death — we fear imagining it.
And in that fear, we forget to live.

Stoicism teaches us:
When you accept the end, you begin to live fully.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 60

Philosophy Bookclub

Two visions of suffering.
One rooted in God.
One trapped in silence.

Who understands you better?



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1 week ago | [YT] | 2

Philosophy Bookclub

Which scene best represents the soul of philosophy?



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