1001 Poems Project
Poems Created From Some Of The World's Best Curated Essays, Articles, Diaries, Doodles, Speeches, Quotes, Twitter Threads Etc
On Stuff We're Made Of – Adapted From Neil deGrasse Tyson/Carl Sagan's Work
Science, Universe, Philosophy, Cosmology, Life
Neil deGrasse Tyson borrows form Carl Sagan to explain how we are all made of stuff created from exploded stars
On Life's Purpose – Adapted From Maya Angelou's Work
Life, Philosophy, Startups, Passion
Maya Angelou on why our life's purpose should be to more than just survive
On The Love Of His Life – Adapted From Mir Taqi Mir's Work
Love, Romance, Relationship
Mir Taqi Mir on the love of his life
On Marriage And The Tension Between Work & Conjugal Life – Adapted From Charles Darwin's Work (Funny & Dated, Not To Be Taken Seriously)
Relationship, Marriage, Life, Humor
Charles Darwin on marriage and the tension between work and conjugal life
On Great Art – Adapted From Anais Nin's Work
Art, Passion, Creativity, Startups
Anain Nin on what we need to create great art
On Friendships – Adapted From David Whyte's Work
Friendship, Relationship, Life
David Whyte on why we need to keep our friendships alive
The Rule Of Three – Adapted From Tim Grover's Work
Success, Discipline, Persistence, Training, Startups
Tim Grover on what are the only three things he expects from those who he trains
On Life – Adapted From Helen Keller's Work
Startups, Life, Happiness, Philosophy
Hellen Keller on how looking for security is not the way to live a happy life
On Fighting Monsters – Adapted From Friedrich Nietzsche's Work
Ethics, Life, Politics, Society, Philosophy
Friedrich Nietzsche on how we should be careful when opposing or fighting what we think is evil
Writers On Their Writing Schedules – Adapted From Various
Writing, Life, Philosophy
The poem talks about the widely differing writing style and schedules of several famous writers/poets and shows how you don't need a specific style or schedule to become an accomplished writer or poet. What you need to do is just begin writing
On The Meaning Of Life -- Adapted From Arthur C Clarke's Work
Life, Philosophy, Spirituality, Religion, Psychology
Arthur C.Clarke teaches us to stop wasting time in searching for the meaning of life. For it is just a form of play to be enjoyed.
On What Champions Are Made Of -- Adapted From Muhammed Ali's Work
Life, Philosophy, Startups, Success, Career, Psychology
The author talks about how champions are made and the qualities you need to be the one
On Why We Are Here -- Adapted From Anne Dillard's Work
Life, Philosophy, Spirituality, Religion, Psychology
The Poem talks about the reasons why humans exist, their power of observation and purpose in life.
On How To Grow Old And Overcome Fear Of Death -- Adapted From Bertrand Russell's Work
Life, Philosophy, Spirituality, Religion, Psychology, Death
Bertrand Russel talks about how fear limits you in living your life to the fullest.
On The Importance Of High Standards -- Adapted From Architect Christopher Alexander's Work
Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Success, Teaching, Learning, Goal Setting
The author talks about the importance of settling high standards in achieving miraculous goals.
On How To Live Life -- Adapted From Anais Nin's Work
Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Success, Learning, Goal Setting, Courage
Anais Nin teaches us the nature of life and how to live it besides hardships
On A Meaningful Life -- Adapted From John Gardner's Work
Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Success, Happiness, Meaning, Courage
The poem teaches us the true meaning of life and the ingridients required to live a life of abundance
On Understanding Others' Emotions - Adapted From Aldous Huxley's Work
Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Understanding, Relationships, Emotions
Aldous huxley talks about how difficult it is to understand each other emotions.For the knowledge of understanding should not be forced, it shall come to you when the time is right.
On Doing What You Love - Adapted From William J Reilly's Work
Life, Philosophy, Psychology, Work, Happiness, Success, Art, Startups, Entrepreneurship
The poet talks about how to achieve true happiness and live a purposeful life.
On Why We Read And Write - Adapted From Anne Lamott's Work
Life, Philosophy, Writing, Reading, Happiness, Art
The poem talks about the impact of 'good writing' on our lives.