The Real Things in Life

Welcome to our collection, featuring selected wise thoughts—quotes, proverbs, and parables, many of which cannot be found anywhere else. These inspiring texts, from ancient times to the present, offer everyone the chance to find something from the Real Things in Life.

Quotes of the day

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. (Laozi)
Our mind is enriched by what we receive, our heart by what we give. View quote
Victor Hugo
Nothing is sufficient for the person who finds sufficiency too little. View quote
Epicurus
Learn good manners from those who don't have them. View proverb
Persian Proverb

Featured parables

The best teacher The best teacher

There’s a story from many years ago that tells of an elementary school teacher whose name was Mrs. Thompson. As she ...

Four candles Four candles

Four candles were burning slowly. - I am Peace - said the first candle - but in our times, people cannot keep me. ...

Flying clouds Flying clouds

A 24-year-old boy was looking out the window of a train and suddenly exclaimed, "Dad, look, the trees are moving ...

Butter and sugar Butter and sugar

The wife of one poor man cooked butter, and he sold it to one of the groceries. She cooked circle-shaped butter, ...

Attitude towards work Attitude towards work

A man was walking down the road when he suddenly saw three workers carrying bricks. He asked the first one: - ...

The door accidentally closed The door accidentally closed

A lady worked at a meat distribution factory. One day, when she finished with her work schedule, she went into the ...