Category Archives: altruism

Idealistic as it may sound, altruism should be the driving force in business, not just competition and a desire for wealth.

Posted on 19 October 2015 by philosiblog

Idealistic as it may sound, altruism should be the driving force in business, not just competition and a desire for wealth. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start with a definition of altruism. From dictionary.com, we get “the … Continue reading →

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Half a loaf is better than no bread.

Posted on 19 March 2014 by philosiblog

Half a loaf is better than no bread. – English Proverb What does that mean? Sometimes we want it all. Sometimes we just don’t want to compromise. Sometimes we won’t take no for an answer. And we risk losing it … Continue reading →

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The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.

Posted on 23 January 2014 by philosiblog

The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote is about contribution. It does … Continue reading →

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I feel that each of us has the potential to make some contribution and together, working with a clear aim, we can change our world.

Posted on 4 August 2013 by philosiblog

I feel that each of us has the potential to make some contribution and together, working with a clear aim, we can change our world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a great quote, and says quite … Continue reading →

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Human happiness depends on taking others into account.

Posted on 28 July 2013 by philosiblog

Human happiness depends on taking others into account. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote talks about two things at the same time. First, it addresses our personal happiness. It also addresses the happiness of all human-kind at the … 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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Altruism is not merely a religious ideal; it is an indispensable requirement for humanity at large.

Posted on 18 November 2012 by philosiblog

Altruism is not merely a religious ideal; it is an indispensable requirement for humanity at large. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote reminds us that while altruism is associated with religious orders and organizations, it is an attitude and … Continue reading →

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The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion.

Posted on 11 November 2012 by philosiblog

The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Altruism is an interesting word. According to TheFreeDictionary.com, it means “Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.” … Continue reading →

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More important than being loved is to love.

Posted on 9 September 2012 by philosiblog

More important than being loved is to love. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Loving, or the act of giving love away to another, is a very powerful force. Receiving love is also powerful, but it relies on others to act … Continue reading →

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Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away.

Posted on 15 July 2012 by philosiblog

Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is talking about the link between altruism and mental peace. It says that when you do nice things for … Continue reading →

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If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself.

Posted on 8 July 2012 by philosiblog

If you focus only on yourself and neglect others, you will lose; but you will gain if you value others as much as you cherish yourself. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote reminds me of the basic plot of … Continue reading →

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If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place.

Posted on 17 June 2012 by philosiblog

If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is all about improving the world in general. To me, … Continue reading →

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Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

Posted on 12 April 2012 by philosiblog

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. – Henry Clay What does that mean? This quote is showing it’s age. I’d hate to have to do a sentence … Continue reading →

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After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box.

Posted on 19 March 2012 by philosiblog

After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box. – Italian Proverb What does that mean? In the literal sense, it means that when you’re done playing chess, all the pieces go back in the same … Continue reading →

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If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important.

Posted on 4 March 2012 by philosiblog

If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? World peace. The end of Hunger. The Cure for All Diseases. Noble … Continue reading →

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