Quote of the day by Plutarch: ‘I don’t need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better’ and the true meaning of friendship

Quote of the day by Plutarch on true friendship. Plutarch, the Greek philosopher, historian, and essayist who lived during the first and early second centuries CE, devoted much of his writing to ethics, character, and human relationships. His works, especially Parallel Lives and the Moralia, explored what makes individuals virtuous and societies stable. Friendship occupied…

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Quote of the day by Heraclitus: ‘No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man’ and a lesson on how change is the only constant

Quote of the by Greek philosopher Heraclitus on change. Quote of the day: Heraclitus was a Greek philosopher who lived around 500 BCE in the city of Ephesus. Unlike philosophers who searched for stability or permanence, Heraclitus believed that the universe is defined by continuous motion. He is often associated with the phrase panta rhei…

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After renting in Dubai for 15 years, is buying now finally cheaper? The five numbers every tenant should calculate

Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo) Owning a home in Dubai is a dream for many residents. With rents continuing to rise and long-term residency becoming more common, many long-term tenants in Dubai are considering buying a home. As more residents weigh the cost of renting against home ownership, property experts say…

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Warren Buffett stops yearly donation to Gates Foundation over Epstein link: ‘Of course, morality is unpredicted but my remaining shares will be…’

Warren Buffett omits the Gates Foundation from his yearly donation over Epstein link. Warren Buffett, in a major decision, stopped giving donations to the Gates Foundation over Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates’ links to dead sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett was a founding trustee of the Gates Foundation and he started “The Giving Pledge” with Bill…

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A Labrador began swaying and could no longer walk on Britain’s highest mountain; rescuers later discovered what she had eaten

A Labrador began swaying and could no longer walk on Britain’s highest mountain; rescuers later discovered what she had eaten. (Picture credit- Lochaber Mountain Rescure Team) A hike up Britain’s highest mountain turned into a rescue mission after a black Labrador suddenly became seriously ill and collapsed on the trail. The dog’s owner later learnt…

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