The Quotive Corner

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  • Length versus Depth in Life, Savant's View

    When ultra-genius Marilyn vos Savant says something, people listen. In this episode, we discuss one of her most well-known quotes: “The length of your education is less important than its breadth, and the length of your life is less important than its depth.”

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    5 min
  • Finding ingenuity with Schopenhauer

    German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer opined, “Talent hits a target no one else can hit. Genius hits a target no one else can see.” So, which is more important, talent or ingenuity? Let's find out!

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    6 min
  • Learning with the poet, T.S. Eliot

    Famous poet T. S. Eliot once said, “Everyone gets the experience. Some get the lesson.” It's a clever line, but is pretty deep in meaning. 

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    6 min
  • Battling monsters with Nietzsche

    Let's discuss this famous quote: “Battle not with monsters lest you become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes into you.” It was written by the existentialist and nihilist Friedrich Nietzsche.

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    6 min
  • Heinlein and prejudices vs. logic

    Today we'll discuss a quote by the famous science fiction writer, Robert A. Heinlein who said: “You can sway a thousand men by appealing to their prejudices quicker than you can convince one man by logic.” 

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    6 min
  • Kropotkin, competition vs. cooperation

    Russian philosopher Peter Kropotkin once said, “Competition is the law of the jungle, but cooperation is the law of civilization.” Let's unpack this deceptively simple quote. 

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    5 min
  • Aristotle and an educated mind

    Aristotle once said: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Let's discuss!

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    6 min
  • Welcome, first episode! John Calvin and Humility

    Welcome to my podcast and to the first episode of The Quotive Corner, where wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. The quote we're discussing today is from John Calvin, who said, “Humility is the beginning of true intelligence.” Enjoy the show!

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    At The Quotive Corner, remember that wisdom isn’t in the quote. It’s in the reflection. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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    6 min

About The Quotive Corner

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Welcome to The Quotive Corner. This is a place for thoughtful pauses — whether you’re starting your day, ending it, or just stepping away from the noise for a few minutes. Each episode takes one…