Monthly Archives: March 2014

No matter what our motivation may be, if we are not realistic we will not fulfill our goal.

Posted on 16 March 2014 by philosiblog

No matter what our motivation may be, if we are not realistic we will not fulfill our goal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Ah, the age old battle between reality and idealism. We all want something, and much of … Continue reading →

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It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age.

Posted on 15 March 2014 by philosiblog

It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another quote shortened for use on … Continue reading →

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Stressed spelled backwards is Desserts – something to think about!

Posted on 14 March 2014 by philosiblog

Stressed spelled backwards is Desserts – something to think about! – Unknown What does that mean? Based on the image from the confirmation site listed at the bottom of the post, this quote has been around since at least the … Continue reading →

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The universe is change; life is what thinking makes of it.

Posted on 13 March 2014 by philosiblog

The universe is change; life is what thinking makes of it. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is about how life works, and one way of looking at it. Change happens. There is no way around it, … Continue reading →

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Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Posted on 12 March 2014 by philosiblog

Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? This is similar to a quote attributed to Confucius, where perseverance is stressed. That quote is about remembering that you need … Continue reading →

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It takes more than just a good looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it.

Posted on 11 March 2014 by philosiblog

It takes more than just a good looking body. You’ve got to have the heart and soul to go with it. – Epictetus What does that mean? He might have had an ulterior motive for this quote, presuming he actually … Continue reading →

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In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of the things not meant for you.

Posted on 10 March 2014 by philosiblog

In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of the things not meant for you. – Buddhist saying What does that mean? As far as anyone can … Continue reading →

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We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future.

Posted on 9 March 2014 by philosiblog

We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a nice, simple, honest quote. Clean and refreshing. What is done … Continue reading →

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Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.

Posted on 8 March 2014 by philosiblog

Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness. – Seneca What does that mean? I think this is a great topic for the weekend, don’t you? We all have our issues and our troubles in life. For those who have an issue with … Continue reading →

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Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow.

Posted on 7 March 2014 by philosiblog

Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? Life isn’t easy. There are problems, or as I prefer, obstacles, challenges, and difficulties. Or if you prefer to stand cowering … Continue reading →

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You’ve learned the lessons well. You first learned to live on less than you earn. Next you learned to seek advice from those who are competent. Lastly, you’ve learned to make gold work for you.

Posted on 6 March 2014 by philosiblog

You’ve learned the lessons well. You first learned to live on less than you earn. Next you learned to seek advice from those who are competent. Lastly, you’ve learned to make gold work for you. – George S. Clason What … Continue reading →

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Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.

Posted on 5 March 2014 by philosiblog

Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is about being the rock in the storm. It … Continue reading →

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You don’t have to try, you just have to be.

Posted on 4 March 2014 by philosiblog

You don’t have to try, you just have to be. – David Viscott What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the age-old struggle. On one hand, we feel a need to excel, to do something, to be … Continue reading →

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If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

Posted on 3 March 2014 by philosiblog

If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires. – Epicurus What does that mean? This is a description of an age old battle. Do we become happy by adding to … Continue reading →

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All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal.

Posted on 2 March 2014 by philosiblog

All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Unfortunately, the “all” needs the usual caveat about the people who aren’t quite normal, and … Continue reading →

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