Socrates, one of the greatest philosophers of ancient Greece, left us with a profound secret to wisdom that resonates even today. "To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom." This simple yet powerful ...

Warren Buffett believes that temperament is more important than IQ when it comes to successful investing. He said recently that "you absolutely have to have the right temperament. Otherwise, something ...

The ancient philosopher Socrates, a towering figure in the history of Western thought, famously declared, "An unexamined life is not worth living." This profound statement, simple yet intricate, ...

The most important part of knowledge, in Socrates' view? Knowing how much you don't know. Yoeml/iStock via Getty Images Plus But each dilemma usually comes down to polarized deadlock between two ...

A common complaint in America today is that politics and even society as a whole are broken. Critics point out endless lists ...

If the organisers of the 2012 London Olympics think they have a tough task on their hands, they should spare a thought for the people of Brazil. In the space of two years, the world's fifth largest ...