Dirge by William Shakespeare

Dirge by William Shakespeare

COME away, come away, death,
   And in sad cypres let me be laid;
Fly away, fly away, breath;
   I am slain by a fair cruel maid.
My shroud of white, stuck all with yew,
   O prepare it!
My part of death, no one so true
   Did share it.

Not a flower, not a flower sweet,
   On my black coffin let there be strown;
Not a friend, not a friend greet
   My poor corse, where my bones shall be thrown:
A thousand thousand sighs to save,
   Lay me, O, where
Sad true lover never find my grave
   To weep there!

And Ask Ye Why These Sad Tears Stream

And Ask Ye Why These Sad Tears Stream

‘and Ask Ye Why These Sad Tears Stream?’ Poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson

‘And ask ye why these sad tears stream?’

‘Te somnia nostra reducunt.’
OVID.

And ask ye why these sad tears stream?
Why these wan eyes are dim with weeping?
I had a dream–a lovely dream,
Of her that in the grave is sleeping.

I saw her as ’twas yesterday,
The bloom upon her cheek still glowing;
And round her play’d a golden ray,
And on her brows were gay flowers blowing.

With angel-hand she swept a lyre,
A garland red with roses bound it;
Its strings were wreath’d with lambent fire
And amaranth was woven round it.

I saw her mid the realms of light,
In everlasting radiance gleaming;
Co-equal with the seraphs bright,
Mid thousand thousand angels beaming.

I strove to reach her, when, behold,
Those fairy forms of bliss Elysian,
And all that rich scene wrapt in gold,
Faded in air–a lovely vision!

And I awoke, but oh! to me
That waking hour was doubly weary;
And yet I could not envy thee,
Although so blest, and I so dreary.

Alfred Lord Tennyson

Clown in the Moon

Clown in the Moon

My tears are like the quiet drift
Of petals from some magic rose;
And all my grief flows from the rift
Of unremembered skies and snows.

I think, that if I touched the earth,
It would crumble;
It is so sad and beautiful,
So tremulously like a dream.

Dylan Thomas

A Sad Child

A Sad Child

A Sad Child by Margaret Atwood

You’re sad because you’re sad.
It’s psychic. It’s the age. It’s chemical.
Go see a shrink or take a pill,
or hug your sadness like an eyeless doll
you need to sleep.

Well, all children are sad
but some get over it.
Count your blessings. Better than that,
buy a hat. Buy a coat or pet.
Take up dancing to forget.

Forget what?
Your sadness, your shadow,
whatever it was that was done to you
the day of the lawn party
when you came inside flushed with the sun,
your mouth sulky with sugar,
in your new dress with the ribbon
and the ice-cream smear,
and said to yourself in the bathroom,
I am not the favorite child.

My darling, when it comes
right down to it
and the light fails and the fog rolls in
and you’re trapped in your overturned body
under a blanket or burning car,

and the red flame is seeping out of you
and igniting the tarmac beside your head
or else the floor, or else the pillow,
none of us is;
or else we all are.

The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon

Self Help

The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon is a 1926 book by George S. Clason that dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set 4,097 years earlier, in ancient Babylon

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⭐ Overview / Summary

The Richest Man in Babylon is a classic personal finance book written by George S. Clason, first published in 1926. The book is not a historical document from ancient Babylon but a collection of modern parables set in that time to illustrate timeless financial principles. A timeless classic sharing personal finance lessons through ancient Babylonian parables. The book originated as a series of informational pamphlets, written by George S. Clason and distributed by banks and insurance companies, starting in 1926. These were later compiled into the complete book

💡 Key Points

  • “Pay yourself first.”

  • Live on less than you earn.

  • Seek advice from wise experts.

  • Multiply your wealth through investment.

🔍 Interesting Insight

Saving at least 10% of all income is the foundation of wealth building. The core message is that the laws governing the acquisition of wealth are universal and unchanging, as relevant today as they were when the book was first written

📚 Lessons Learned

  • Consistency and discipline are more valuable than complex strategies.

  • Financial wisdom is ancient and universal.

🎯 Who Should Read It?

Beginners, students, and anyone who loves story-based learning.


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Think and Grow Rich

Think and Grow Rich

Self Help

Think and Grow Rich

Think and Grow Rich is a book written by Napoleon Hill and Rosa Lee Beeland released in 1937 and promoted as a personal development and self-improvement book.

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⭐ Overview / Summary

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a classic self-help book that outlines a philosophy for personal achievement and financial success, focusing on the power of the mind and persistent effort. Originally published in 1937, it has since sold millions of copies worldwide and remains a cornerstone of modern motivational literatureBased on interviews with 500+ wealthy individuals, Hill outlines 13 principles of success, mixing mindset, discipline, and desire.

💡 Key Points

  • Desire is the starting point of wealth.

  • Thoughts become things.

  • Persistence is essential.

  • The mastermind principle accelerates success.

🔍 Interesting Insight

Hill’s concept of autosuggestion—repeating positive goals—became the basis for modern personal development.

📚 Lessons Learned

  • Set goals with burning desire.

  • Build a mastermind group.

  • Use faith and self-belief as tools for success.

🎯 Who Should Read It?

Entrepreneurs, dreamers, and people seeking personal transformation.


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The Key 13 Points
  • Desire: The starting point of all achievement is a strong, “burning” desire for a specific goal or outcome. Mere wishing for money will not bring riches.
  • Faith: An unwavering belief in one’s ability to achieve the desired goal, acting as an antidote for failure.
  • Autosuggestion: Using positive self-talk and affirmations to reinforce beliefs and goals in the subconscious mind.
  • Specialized Knowledge: General knowledge is insufficient; organized and applied specialized knowledge is a crucial element for success.
  • Imagination: The ability to use the imagination to visualize goals and create concrete plans from abstract ideas.
  • Organized Planning: Developing a detailed, practical plan of action and putting it into motion.
  • Decision: Cultivating the ability to reach decisions promptly and definitely, and changing them slowly, a common trait among successful people.
  • Persistence: Maintaining persistent effort toward a goal, even in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
  • Power of the Master Mind: The coordination of knowledge and effort between two or more people who work toward a common purpose in a spirit of harmony.
  • The Mystery of Sex Transmutation: Channeling the powerful energy associated with the sexual drive into other creative and productive outlets.
  • The Subconscious Mind: The process of tapping into the power of the subconscious to help achieve goals.
  • The Brain: Using the brain to analyze information, plan, make decisions, and take action.
  • The Sixth Sense: Trusting intuition and inner guidance to make the right decisions, which is the culmination of the other principles

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Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Personal Finance

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! is a 1997 book written by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter

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⭐ Overview / Summary

This book contrasts the financial teachings of Kiyosaki’s two father figures—his educated but broke “Poor Dad” and his entrepreneurial, wealthy “Rich Dad.” It focuses on building assets, escaping the rat race, and developing financial intelligence outside the traditional school system.

💡 Key Points

  • The rich focus on assets, the poor focus on income.

  • Schools teach academics, not financial literacy.

  • The rat race keeps people stuck in work → spend → debt cycles.

  • Financial independence comes from owning assets that generate cash flow.

🔍 Interesting Insight

The book breaks the myth that a high salary equals wealth. Wealth comes from what you keep and what you invest in, not what you earn.

📚 Lessons Learned

  • Buy assets, not liabilities.

  • Learn about money, investing, business, and tax advantages.

  • Build cash-flow systems.

🎯 Who Should Read It?

Beginners, young adults, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting a mindset shift.

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Secrets of The Millionaire Mind

Secrets of The Millionaire Mind

Self Help

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth.

#1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Secrets of the Millionaire Mind reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it!

Secrets of the millionaire mind

⭐ Overview / Summary

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind explores the idea that wealth begins internally—with your mindset, beliefs, habits, and “money blueprint.” T. Harv Eker argues that every person has an internal financial thermostat shaped by childhood, environment, and subconscious beliefs.
This thermostat determines how much wealth we are comfortable attracting, keeping, or losing.
The book teaches how to reprogram your financial mindset to think and act like wealthy people, ultimately improving your financial results.


💡 Main Themes & Key Points

1. Your “money blueprint” shapes your financial destiny

Eker explains that subconscious beliefs about money—formed from childhood and family influences—determine your ability to create wealth.

2. Rich people think differently than poor and middle-class people

Wealthy individuals focus on opportunities, abundance, growth, and responsibility instead of fear, scarcity, or blame.

3. Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Results

Eker emphasises that changing your thoughts is the first step to changing your financial life.

4. The Wealth Files: 17 ways rich people think

The book outlines key mental patterns of wealthy individuals, such as:

  • Rich people believe “I create my life.”

  • Rich people focus on opportunities.

  • Rich people manage money well.

  • Rich people learn and grow constantly.

5. Money is a tool for freedom, not stress

The author encourages readers to view money as something that amplifies your ability to help yourself and others.

6. Managing money wisely attracts more money

Using systems like budgeting, saving, investing, and giving helps build long-term wealth.


🔍 What I Found Most Interesting

The concept of the “money blueprint” is powerful. Many people sabotage their own financial success without realising it—simply because they grew up hearing statements like:

  • “Money is evil.”

  • “Rich people are greedy.”

  • “We can’t afford that.”
    Eker explains how these childhood messages silently limit adults from achieving their financial goals.
    Reprogramming these beliefs can immediately shift your financial behaviour and results.


📚 Lessons Learned

  • Changing your mindset is the foundation of changing your financial life.

  • Wealthy people take responsibility—they don’t blame circumstances.

  • Money grows when it is managed well, even if you start with very little.

  • Self-doubt, scarcity thinking, and fear prevent people from taking opportunities.


🎯 Who Should Read This Book?

Anyone who feels stuck financially, struggles with money management, or wants to improve their relationship with money.
Great for entrepreneurs, young adults, and anyone interested in financial psychology, mindset work, or personal development.


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The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Next Door

wealth

The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy is a 1996 book by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko. The book is a compilation of research done by the two authors in the profiles of American millionaires. 

The Millionaire Next door

⭐ Overview / Summary

The Millionaire Next Door is a research-based book that uncovers the habits, behaviours, and lifestyles of self-made millionaires in America. Instead of flashy spending and luxury lifestyles, most wealthy individuals live quietly, budget carefully, and build wealth over decades. The authors use surveys, case studies, and data to challenge stereotypes about what wealthy people really look like.


💡 Main Themes & Key Points

1. Most millionaires live well below their means

They avoid unnecessary spending, drive modest cars, and prioritize savings over status.

2. Wealth is built through discipline, not high income

Many millionaires don’t earn exceptionally high salaries—they simply save and invest consistently.

3. Time, energy, and money go into wealth-building

They plan, budget, track expenses, and make conscious financial decisions.

4. Financial independence matters more than displaying wealth

Millionaires avoid lifestyle inflation and status symbols.

5. The importance of investing wisely

They put money into appreciating assets, not liabilities.

6. Avoiding debt is a core behaviour

They carefully manage or avoid loans that don’t build wealth.


🔍 What I Found Most Interesting

The biggest surprise is that most millionaires are not the people you expect—no flashy brands, fancy cars, or luxury homes. True millionaires are often teachers, small-business owners, or professionals who quietly save and invest for decades.
The book teaches that wealth is what you don’t see, not what you spend.


📚 Lessons Learned

  • Wealth comes from habits, not luck or high salaries.

  • Living below your means is one of the strongest wealth-building strategies.

  • Financial discipline, budgeting, and consistent investing matter more than income.

  • Avoiding lifestyle inflation helps you grow wealth steadily.


🎯 Who Should Read This Book?

Anyone who wants to improve their financial habits, build long-term wealth, avoid debt, or break free from the pressure to “look rich.” This book is especially great for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling left behind financially.


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On December 21 by Amos Russel Wells

On December 21 by Amos Russel Wells

December 21 by Amos Russell Wells

Now let the weather do its worst,
With frost and sleet and blowing,
Rage like a beldam wild and curst,
And have its fill of snowing.
Now let the ice in savage vise
Grip meadow, brook, and branches,
Down from the north pour winter forth
In roaring avalanches.

I turn my collar to the blast
And greet the storm with laughter:
Your day, old Winter! use it fast,
For Spring is coming after.
The world may wear a frigid air,
But ah! its heart is burning;
Soon, soon will May dance down this way:
The year is at the turning.

There’s not a sabre-charge of cold
But brings the blossoms nearer;
By every frost-flower we shall hold
The violets the dearer.
So rage and blow the drifting snow
And have your fill of sorrow:
The turning years bring smiles for tears;
We’ll greet the spring to-morrow!

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