What If You Could Acquire Four Thousand Years of Wisdom from Across the Globe in One Book? Over 800 maxims for a thriving life from eighteen sages. Short inspiring biographies that capture each leader's essential character and achievements. An accessible and thought-provoking entry into timeless life wisdom. In Sage Advice , you will examine the lives and maxims of eighteen wise leaders selected for their unique contributions to human thought. You’ll find a well-researched and engaging biography of each, followed by quotes from their carefully collated texts that address almost seventy topics like courage, friendship, leadership, moderation, patience and work-life balance. The text is also complemented by twenty photographs, artworks and figures. Who Are the Sages? Ptah-Hotep - Confucius - Buddha - Aristotle - Seneca - Jesus - Marcus Aurelius - Muhammad - Zhu Xi - Elizabeth I - Benjamin Franklin - George Washington - Catherine the Great - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - Theodore Roosevelt - George Washington Carver - Mahatma Gandhi - Winston Churchill Sage Advice provides an intriguing introduction to the World's great philosophical, religious and secular traditions. Pick up a copy today for a dose of knowledge that reaches across the ages! Complemented by an ample assortment of maps, timelines, images of artworks, and historical photographs, this well organized compendium of sagacity makes for an excellent coffee-table book. --Kirkus Reviews A well-researched work that showcases the author's meticulousness and deeper understanding of what gives life significance and meaning. This is a spirtitual jewel, a gift that will change the way most readers look at life, themselves, and at the world (Five Stars). --The Book Commentary Packed with valuable maxims to ponder on, Sage Advice is a great book to dip in and out of depending on the subject and situation at hand. -- San Francisco Book Review Borden's casual commentary will please lighthearted history and inspiration buffs. -- Booklife by Publishers Weekly In his clear and agreeable style, Borden's eighteen brief biographies of people who wrote down maxims for guiding their lives reward readers with historical information and optimism about the human condition. And the maxims are indeed sage advice. Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative commands "Act only on maxims that you can will to be a universal law." I found that all the maxims met this test. Sage Advice is well worth reading and owning. -- Charles F. Kielkopf, Professor philosophy (emeritus), The Ohio State University In his book, Sage Advice , Richard K. Borden goes through a whirlwind tour of world history to humanize some of the most influential people that have graced the earth. The book sums up the advice that these influential people left behind, potentially illuminating how we can better live our own lives. -- Brian Andersen, M.A. University of San Francisco, International Studies Sage Advice: The Lives and Maxims of Some of History's Wisest People provides calming lucid reflective moments honoring the depth of wisdom from the ages. Reading a chapter and maxims to one's children is a great thing a parent can do - explaining who the people were and how they applied their leadership, asking them what they think, will no doubt enrich and be remembered throughout their lives. -- Captain Michael J. Hoshlyk - Master Mariner Some of the best advice on how to live well is tucked away in ancient texts that are difficult to make sense of. In Sage Advice: The Lives and Maxims of Some of History's Wisest People, Richard K. Borden does the yeoman's work for us. Richard profiles several of the greatest philosophers, religious leaders, politicians, and thinkers throughout history in concise, compelling biographies and then organizes their mottos on a range of topics. This well-written, well-curated book helped me hone my moral compass and I heartily recommend it to all! -- Katy Hansen, Doctoral Candidate, Environmental Policy What struck me when reading Sage Advice was the universal and timeless nature of the maxims that Rich Borden had selected. Whether read as a set of values to live life by, or merely an opportunity to immerse oneself in the richness of the words and ideas expressed, I thoroughly enjoyed dipping in and out and appreciated the ease of access to learning that Rich has provided. -- Matthew Bateson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aramco Richard K. Borden is an environmental geologist and senior manager with thirty-five years of experience in the mining and consulting industries. He is also an engaged husband, father, and citizen. His work has taken him from remote field camps scattered across six continents to corporate boardrooms and the Halls of Congress. Throughout his life he has been fascinated by the world's diverse ethical, spiritual, and historical traditions and the wisdom that they can provide.