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Category Archives: character
Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand
Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened quote. The longer version is: “There is nothing more necessary to appear to have than this last quality (appearing to … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, character, deception, honest, judgement, observation
Tagged @siya_siyengo, eye, judge, more, Niccolò Machiavelli
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I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets.
I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets. – D.H. Lawrence What does that mean? Have you ever spent a portion of an evening not sleeping, but going over recent events? How often was … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, emotion, integrity, self improvement, thinking
Tagged @ptarkkonen, D.H. Lawrence, life, live, regrets
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Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.
Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men. – Jane Addams What does that mean? This is a neat quote. It talks about the definition of civilization being tied to how we live. It says … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, character, inspire, kindness, personal growth, sympathy
Tagged @TheToddReport, Civilization, equal, Jane Addams, living
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For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first.
For though we love both the truth and our friends, piety requires us to honor the truth first. – Aristotle What does that mean? For the sake of this quote, we will use an alternate (and older) definition for piety, which normally … Continue reading
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.
Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? I laughed when I first saw this one. It … Continue reading
One thing you can give and still keep is your word.
One thing you can give and still keep is your word. – Unknown What does that mean? This quote would make an excellent riddle, worthy even of the Sphinx. But the focus of this quote is on the giving of your … Continue reading
Posted in character, discipline, honest, judgement, persistence, self knowledge
Tagged @QuotableQuips, give, keep, Unknown, word
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A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.
A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The more complete version of the quote is “A return to first principles in a Republic is … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, governance, leadership, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @kirbycenter, Niccolò Machiavelli, principles, republic, return
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The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.
The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a quote, once again, that was directed at a Prince or ruler of a City … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, loyalty, motivation, setting an example, value
Tagged @ursulastephens, necessity, Niccolò Machiavelli, past, promise
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Just as we need good physical health we also need strength of mind to ensure our well-being; and we develop it by cultivating ethics.
Just as we need good physical health we also need strength of mind to ensure our well-being; and we develop it by cultivating ethics. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts with the discussion of a simple truth, … Continue reading
Posted in character, conscience, habits, money, reflection, self improvement
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, health, mind, strength
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Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.
Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. – Dr Wil Rose What does that mean? I like quotes that challenge the usual thought process. Many, perhaps most, score … Continue reading
Posted in caring, character, cooperation, focus, motivation, work
Tagged @DavidRoads, counted, Dr Wil Rose, high, success
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I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer.
I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer. – Richard Strauss What does that mean? That’s just a little harsh, but he was judging himself against such greats as the other Strauss family and … Continue reading
Posted in character, habits, honest, ideals, integrity, self knowledge
Tagged @JoyceDiDonato, composer, first, honesty, Richard Strauss
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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted. – Alfred Adler What does that mean? People of genius, like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie are admired or held in high esteem, both for their abilities as scientists as well as for what they actually achieved. People … Continue reading
Posted in character, conscience, integrity, loyalty, self improvement, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, admired, Alfred Adler, genius, wealth
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Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? This line is from the Bard’s play “All’s Well That Ends Well“, Act 1 Scene 1, where the line is spoken by the mother to … Continue reading
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
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
To be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.
To be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile. – Plato What does that mean? This is a Twitter friendly version of the full quote: “The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be … Continue reading
Posted in character, chocolate, discipline, self improvement, self knowledge, weakness
Tagged @Emery_Stone, conquer, Plato, self-discipline, yourself
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