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A Calendar of Wisdom

Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Selected from the World's Sacred Texts

Book • 1997

This collection is a day-by-day guide that illuminates the path of a life worth living.

It features gems of inspiration and wisdom from various historical figures including Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, Pascal, Jesus, Muhammad, Confucius, Emerson, Kant, Ruskin, Seneca, Socrates, and Thoreau.

Tolstoy considered this work his most important contribution to humanity, and it was widely read in pre-revolutionary Russia before being banned and forgotten under Communism.

Recently rediscovered, it has been praised for its timeless wisdom and inspiration.

Mentioned by

Angela Duckworth

Mentioned in 24 episodes

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as a spiritual text rediscovered in the 1980s.

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in the context of rereading and differing interpretations.

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, discussing the value of revisiting and rereading works over time.

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as a book he reads daily, containing favorite quotes.

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as a book he recommends.

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as a collection of Tolstoy's writings and influences.

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as a source for his daily devotional-style book.

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as a source of inspiration for his daily writing practice.

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as a book suppressed by communists for almost 100 years.

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as a source of daily wisdom.

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as a book he keeps on his desk.

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