I examine ancient wisdom in order to apply it to modern times, which, if done successfully, infuses it with a fresh burst of life.
Without application, wisdom rots away as poetic-sounding theory.
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha
Musings and books from a grunty overthinker
Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha 
This is true. In fact I read somewhere that the only wisdom you should follow is the one that has survived the test of the time.
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I’d go even further and say the stuff that has survived the test of an honest personal effort.
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so true !!
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I think if ideas are to be taken seriously, they should be put into everyday practice! I get a great deal of inspiration reading the wisdom of ancients too — especially the Stoics, and more recently, the masters of Zen.
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A lot of their teachings dovetail into the same message. I totally agree with you!
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Solomon said that. There is nothing new under the sun, but it sure as heck helps if the old things are brought forth in a fresh manner and people pay attention this time!
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Indeed! I think it’s kind of necessary, and I think it happens naturally with successful people who might not even have any idea of these lessons.
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