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Category Archives: emotion
Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.
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
Posted in anger, attitude, emotion, habits, moderation, reflection
Tagged @stoicrevival, drunkenness, madness, Seneca, voluntary
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No person is free who is not master of himself.
No person is free who is not master of himself. – Pythagoras What does that mean? This quote is usually attributed to Epictetus, but found in works attributed to Pythagoras, and stated as: “None can be free who is a … Continue reading
Posted in advice, decision, emotion, freedom, passion
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Epictetus, free, passions, Pythagoras, slave
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Be loving. And if you don’t feel loving, then simply be kind. Kindness is just love in her daily clothes.
Be loving. And if you don’t feel loving, then simply be kind. Kindness is just love in her daily clothes. – Alexandra K. Trenfor – still no bio 8( What does that mean? I like this quote in general, but … Continue reading
A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless there be two.
A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless there be two. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a reminder that it takes Two to Tango. Just walk away. There is no … Continue reading
Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.
Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? We all have a level of intelligence which we can use to change our nature and our attitudes. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, emotion, forgiveness, intelligence, motivation, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, best, Dalai Lama, human, transform
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Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are.
Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a great minimalist quote. Not in that it is as brief as some of the famous … Continue reading
Posted in decision, desire, emotion, judgement, motivation, self-image
Tagged @stoicrevival, fail, Seneca, unnecessary, without
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Fear that makes us run from a mad dog is useful and necessary, whereas fear rooted in mistrust is unhelpful and needs to be overcome.
Fear that makes us run from a mad dog is useful and necessary, whereas fear rooted in mistrust is unhelpful and needs to be overcome. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about fear. It differentiates … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, fear, judgement, question, setting an example, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, fear, necessary, run
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Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge.
Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, as you might imagine is about forgiveness and the power that one simple act has to change our … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, forgiveness, kindness, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, stop
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Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. – John Locke What does that mean? The longer, twitter unfriendly version is as follows: This is that which I think great readers are … Continue reading
Posted in decision, emotion, habits, knowledge, reflection, thinking
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, John Locke, knowledge, materials, reading
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Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute.
Consider, when you are enraged at any one, what you would probably think if he should die during the dispute. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about how mad a person should, or should not, become. This is … Continue reading
Posted in anger, compassion, contemplation, emotion, judgement, reflection
Tagged @philo_quote, consider, enraged, Seneca, think
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To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven.
To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven. – Karen Sunde What does that mean? I find this to be a very interesting quote. It doesn’t (by itself) state that it is specifically about romantic love, although it isn’t difficult … Continue reading
Posted in dream, emotion, inspire, love, passion, reflection
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, glimpse, heaven, Karen Sunde, love
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Our real guide is our own mind, our sense of reason.
Our real guide is our own mind, our sense of reason. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote covers nearly all of humanity. Yes, there are some who have issues, and who cannot behave or be reasonable. But they … Continue reading
It is the failing of youth not to be able to restrain its own violence.
It is the failing of youth not to be able to restrain its own violence. – Seneca What does that mean? Ah, the joys of youth. While often times described as misspent, if one both survives and manages to learn from it, … Continue reading
See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse.
See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is about perspective. It also shows that ‘Keeping up with the Joneses‘ has been going on … Continue reading
Posted in curious, deception, emotion, honest, judgement, observation
Tagged @mister_quotes, better, consider, Seneca, worse
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