One line a day, with its author and where it comes from. The same quote for everyone on a given day.
- The quote of the day changes at midnight and is the same for every visitor that day.
- Every quote is attributed to a named author and, where known, a written source.
- Quotes come from Stoic, Zen and other philosophical traditions in the public domain.
Previous days
Sat 26 Sep“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Fri 25 Sep“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” Thu 24 Sep“Confine yourself to the present.” Wed 23 Sep“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” Tue 22 Sep“Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.” Mon 21 Sep“No man is free who is not master of himself.” Sun 20 Sep“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”
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Questions people ask
Where do the quotes come from?
From public-domain works: Seneca’s Letters, Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, Epictetus’ Discourses, the Tao Te Ching and similar texts, in standard English translations.
Can I get the quote by email?
Yes, the daily email at 07:00 includes the quote of the day together with the wellbeing index.