Latin Proverb of the Day: Proverbs and classical sayings often outlive the eras in which they were born, carrying forward ideas that continue to shape how people think, act, and respond to challenges.

There are a lot of events that can lead to you feeling stuck. Getting fired, the death of someone close, realizing you hate your job, a failed romantic relationship, financial problems, becoming a ...

Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. There’s a saying among screenwriters that third-act problems are first-act problems, which is to say ...