The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.
—Michel de Montaigne
Montaigne is saying that true freedom and peace come from being at ease with yourself—from being able to draw contentment, stability and identity from within rather than from the noise, approval, or demands of others.
Known for his calm focus, consistency and remarkable success in the world’s top marathons, Kenyan long-distance runner Benson Kipruto, winner…
Known for his calm focus, consistency and remarkable success in the world’s top marathons, Kenyan long-distance runner Benson Kipruto, winner of the 2025 New York City Marathon, is always prepared. He masters the small, daily choices that build endurance and excellence over time.
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
— Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved. — Jane Goodall, primatologist, conservationist and UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and...
