Simple Truths: Clear & Gentle Guidance on the Big Issues in Life

Metadata

  • Author: Farnam Street
  • Full Title: Simple Truths: Clear & Gentle Guidance on the Big Issues in Life
  • Category: articles
  • Summary: This text emphasizes the importance of a curious and open mindset for true education and personal growth. It highlights the significance of understanding the psychological relationship with money and the value of knowing how to be poor with dignity. Additionally, it discusses the power of true giving, the impact of possessions on our identity, and the essence of strength rooted in conviction and love.
  • URL: https://fs.blog/highlights-simple-truths/

Highlights

  • “Education is one of the great joys and solaces of life. It gives us a framework for understanding the world around us and a way to reach across time and space to touch the thoughts and feelings of others. (View Highlight)
  • “Confucius, who told his followers, ‘Study without thinking and you are blind; think without studying and you are in danger.’” (View Highlight)
  • Show your promise, not your anger and desperation, and the hand of poverty will more readily release its grip on your life.” (View Highlight)
  • “Debt, not poverty, is the greatest enemy of financial well-being and peace of mind.” (View Highlight)
  • There is something to the claim of fundamental compatibility. Good people can create a bad relationship, even though they both dearly want the relationship to succeed. It is important to find someone with whom you can create a good relationship from the outset.” (View Highlight)
  • “Laughter is the child of surprise. If you can make each other laugh, you can always surprise each other. If you can always surprise each other, you can always keep the world around you new.” (View Highlight)