Monthly Archives: December 2012

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.

Posted on 18 December 2012 by philosiblog

When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? Once again, we have another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete version is “Be content with what you have; rejoice in … Continue reading →

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Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave ’em all over everything you do.

Posted on 17 December 2012 by philosiblog

Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave ’em all over everything you do. – Elvis Presley What does that mean? Think what you will of the King of Rock and Roll, but he did have a way … Continue reading →

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The best way of fulfilling your own interest is to take care of others.

Posted on 16 December 2012 by philosiblog

The best way of fulfilling your own interest is to take care of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I suppose this quote depends on how you define your own interests. Yes, there are things in which you are … Continue reading →

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A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand.

Posted on 15 December 2012 by philosiblog

A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand. – Seneca What does that mean? This concept is always a heated topic, but one that I believe should be addressed. This quote simply states a simple … Continue reading →

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The bigger picture can’t be seen by those without vision.

Posted on 14 December 2012 by philosiblog

The bigger picture can’t be seen by those without vision. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Have you ever looked at something really small? So small you had to move your face really close to it? A small flower or … Continue reading →

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True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth.

Posted on 13 December 2012 by philosiblog

True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This quote is taken from a longer quote on the differences between romantic … Continue reading →

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Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it.

Posted on 12 December 2012 by philosiblog

Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it. – Gordon R. Dickson What does that mean? While this is another commonly associated quote that has not yet been sourced, it is … Continue reading →

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The time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining.

Posted on 11 December 2012 by philosiblog

The time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining. – John F. Kennedy What does that mean? While this quote is listed as unsourced at WikiQuote (the 9th entry in their “Unsourced” section), it is still widely held that … Continue reading →

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I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.

Posted on 10 December 2012 by philosiblog

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault. – Cicero What does that mean? In this case, the phrase “by creation” means to form or create something new. In other words, the quote is implying that it is better to criticize … Continue reading →

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Don’t blame others for your uneasy feelings; blame your own state of mind. This is why altruism brings you greater peace of mind.

Posted on 9 December 2012 by philosiblog

Don’t blame others for your uneasy feelings; blame your own state of mind. This is why altruism  brings you greater peace of mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it hearkens back to the concept that unease, … Continue reading →

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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.

Posted on 8 December 2012 by philosiblog

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote tries to differentiate between the things we are afraid … Continue reading →

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When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.

Posted on 7 December 2012 by philosiblog

When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? This is a great quote. It’s about being cheerful in giving, and how that cheerfulness brings blessings. It’s also about accepting with a grateful heart, … Continue reading →

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It would have been great to be able to understand myself when I was 20 rather than when I was 82.

Posted on 6 December 2012 by philosiblog

It would have been great to be able to understand myself when I was 20 rather than when I was 82. – Dave Brubeck What does that mean? Once again, we have a nice, short, Twitter-friendly quote with which to work. … Continue reading →

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All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.

Posted on 5 December 2012 by philosiblog

All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. – Walt Disney What does that mean? This is yet another Twitter-friendly of a slightly longer quote: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all … Continue reading →

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Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.

Posted on 4 December 2012 by philosiblog

Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. – Thomas Carlyle What does that mean? This quote explains my dislike of the “everyone’s a winner” mentality in a nutshell. Yes, it has it’s place for the kinder-gardeners, but at some point, kids have … Continue reading →

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