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Category Archives: fear
There aren’t shortcuts. Merely direct paths. Most people don’t take them, because they frighten us.
There aren’t shortcuts. Merely direct paths. Most people don’t take them, because they frighten us. – Seth Godin What does that mean? Here is a more complete version of the quote: “There aren’t many actual shortcuts. There are merely direct paths… … Continue reading
Posted in direction, fear, judgement, leadership, momentum, procrastination
Tagged @_Alexandra_Jaye, direct, frighten, Seth Godin, shortcuts
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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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Light troubles speak; the weighty are struck dumb.
Light troubles speak; the weighty are struck dumb. – Seneca What does that mean? In the play, the speaker has a great desire, but cannot bring themselves to speak of it. It is in this pained situation that the quote was … Continue reading
Posted in communication, failure, fear, honest, procrastination, risk
Tagged @philo_quotes, dumb, light, Seneca, speak
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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote isn’t about the fear of a tiger eating … Continue reading
True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.
True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about relaxing and being ‘in the moment.’ How often do we hurry to get here or there? How often … Continue reading
Posted in fear, focus, happiness, preparation, relaxation, worry
Tagged @philo_quotes, enjoy, happiness, present, Seneca
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Most people would not see an awful movie a second time, yet they play the same bad memories over and over in their heads.
Most people would not see an awful movie a second time, yet they play the same bad memories over and over in their heads. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? We’ve all seen a bad movie, once. But do you go … Continue reading
Posted in fear, forgiveness, gratitude, humor, improve, time
Tagged @Descavish113, memories, movie, people, Tony Robbins
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We are more often frightened than hurt: and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.
We are more often frightened than hurt: and we suffer more from imagination than from reality. – Seneca What does that mean? Given that this is October, and the scariest night of the year is just a few weeks away, this is … Continue reading
Posted in belief, caution, fear, plan, reflection, worry
Tagged @philo_quotes, frightened, hurt, Seneca, suffer
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Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.
Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in. – Napoleon Bonaparte and Andrew Jackson What does that mean? Put another way, there’s a time to cut bait, and a time to fish. … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, fear, plan, thinking, time
Tagged @quotepage, action, Andrew Jackson, deliberate, Napoleon Bonaparte, time
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In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.
In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy. – Cicero What does that mean? I’m not an expert in how Latin is translated, and I was unable to find the exact source of the quote, so I’m going to have … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, fear, individuality, originality, strength, truth
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, Cicero, copy, imitation, truth
2 Comments
Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them.
Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them. – Unknown What does that mean? I’ve heard a number of variants on this one, but the most common has … Continue reading
Posted in fear, imagination, obstacles, strength, struggle, weakness
Tagged @wisdomsquote, problem, running, Unknown, win
16 Comments
As the twig is bent the tree inclines.
As the twig is bent the tree inclines. – Virgil What does that mean? This quote is about the path one takes in life. Lessons learned early, when we are but twigs, will impact our future, or how the tree inclines. … Continue reading
Posted in direction, fear, goals, habits, personal growth, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, bent, tree, twig, Virgil
4 Comments
The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. – Norman Peale What does that mean? This is a sad truth about far too many of us. If we have … Continue reading
Posted in communication, fear, gentle, help, individuality, tact
Tagged @DavidRoads, Norman Peale, praise, ruined, trouble
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You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.
You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. – Aristotle What does that mean? While the word ‘anything’ is an absolute, and I try to avoid absolutes … Continue reading
Posted in action, courage, fear, knowledge, perseverance, understanding
Tagged @DavidRoads, Aristotle, courage, do, world
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The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. – Seneca What does that mean? While it isn’t stated explicitly, this quote is almost certainly about death, and the transition to what might come after it. … Continue reading
