Monthly Archives: May 2012

When people don’t believe in you, you have to believe in yourself.

Posted on 16 May 2012 by philosiblog

When people don’t believe in you, you have to believe in yourself. – Pierce Brosnan What does that mean? Our belief in ourselves, our ability to get things done, is central to our self worth and key to our ability to … Continue reading →

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Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.

Posted on 15 May 2012 by philosiblog

Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. – L. Frank Baum (as spoken by Dorothy in his masterpiece The Wizard of Oz) What does that mean? This saying has become a cultural metaphor in English speaking countries (and perhaps other … Continue reading →

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You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead.

Posted on 14 May 2012 by philosiblog

You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead. –  George Lucas What does that mean? Life is an interesting thing. By that, I mean that there is always something … Continue reading →

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Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it.

Posted on 13 May 2012 by philosiblog

Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is one of his central themes, the building or presence of compassion. In this quote, he focuses on what happens within ourselves … Continue reading →

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I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.

Posted on 12 May 2012 by philosiblog

I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a famous misquote, but an interesting one none the less. In his day, and in his trade, change was necessary … Continue reading →

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If you can dream it, you can do it.

Posted on 11 May 2012 by philosiblog

If you can dream it, you can do it. – Walt Disney What does that mean? To me, this means pretty much what it says. Now like most simple quotes, there’s a lot more going on. But on the surface, … Continue reading →

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A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.

Posted on 10 May 2012 by philosiblog

A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. – William James What does that mean? At theFreeDictionary.com, prejudice is defined as “An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination … Continue reading →

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If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.

Posted on 9 May 2012 by philosiblog

If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time. – Billy Joel What does that mean? Face it, you’re either doing something you love, or you aren’t. Actually, for most of us, it’s a mix, and some days … Continue reading →

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A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

Posted on 8 May 2012 by philosiblog

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. – Harry S Truman What does that mean? There are two kinds of people in the world, those who divide everything … Continue reading →

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It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table.

Posted on 7 May 2012 by philosiblog

It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table. – Johannes Brahms What does that mean? This is a classic. Not just by age, but by it’s nature. Humankind has … Continue reading →

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Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings.

Posted on 6 May 2012 by philosiblog

Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How well do people without compassion communicate? They’re in editorial cartoons all the time, failing badly at communicating with others. … Continue reading →

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The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar.

Posted on 5 May 2012 by philosiblog

The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Here, the word ‘vulgar’ is used to imply a lack of refinement and sophistication in the people making up … Continue reading →

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The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.

Posted on 4 May 2012 by philosiblog

The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces. ― Will Rogers What does that mean? I like this quote, and am familiar with more than a few of the parking spaces it mentions. However, I try to … Continue reading →

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I praise loudly; I blame softly.

Posted on 3 May 2012 by philosiblog

I praise loudly; I blame softly. – Catherine II (the Great) What does that mean? This quote would help make the world a better place in which to live, if we could all agree to live in it’s spirit. By … Continue reading →

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Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty.

Posted on 2 May 2012 by philosiblog

Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. – Henry Martyn Robert What does that mean? This quote is from the guy who wrote Robert’s Rules … Continue reading →

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