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Category Archives: focus
The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred
The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote lauds those who can conquer their inner demons of anger and hatred. In doing so, the quote says that it is … Continue reading
Posted in anger, compassion, cooperation, focus, forgiveness, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, conquer, Dalai Lama, hate, hero
2 Comments
It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?
It is not enough to be busy. So are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? – Henry David Thoreau What does that mean? This quote is straight to the point. It says that being busy isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, concentration, discipline, doing, focus, goals
Tagged @_Brian_Johnson, ants, busy, focus, Henry David Thoreau
5 Comments
Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have
Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, this says that we should quit worrying. The quote goes on to point out that the problem you are worrying about … Continue reading
Posted in calm, focus, imagination, obstacles, self improvement, worry
Tagged @DavidRoads, focus, problem, Unknown, worry
7 Comments
One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others
One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While this quote is almost certainly about political change, and how a ruler might use this to their advantage, I believe … Continue reading
Posted in education, focus, growth, observation, personal growth, self improvement
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, change, habits, Niccolò Machiavelli
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Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote says that no matter how or why it happens, bad fortune (an unfortunate turns of events) can only … Continue reading
Posted in courage, dignity, focus, personal growth, strength, tolerance
Tagged @philo_quotes, annoyance, endurance, misfortune, Virgil
1 Comment
Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.
Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote has two parts. The first part … Continue reading
Posted in affection, calm, fear, focus, gratitude, love
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, Dalai Lama, fear, hate, love
2 Comments
If you lose money you lose much, If you lose friends you lose more, If you lose faith you lose all.
If you lose money you lose much, If you lose friends you lose more, If you lose faith you lose all. – Eleanor Roosevelt What does that mean? To me, this quote is about priorities, perspective, and what really matters. People … Continue reading
Posted in faith, focus, friendship, perspective, self knowledge, self-image
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Eleanor Roosevelt, friendship, perspective, priorities
2 Comments
Arrogance is all about trying to prove yourself. Confidence is about improving yourself.
Arrogance is all about trying to prove yourself. Confidence is about improving yourself. – Sean Stephenson What does that mean? Well, it’s kind of self explanatory, isn’t it? If you have something to prove, then it’s all about you, and … Continue reading
Posted in direction, focus, humility, motivation, potential, pride
Tagged @spikehumer, arrogance, humility, pride, Sean Stephenson
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A heart that loves is always young.
A heart that loves is always young. – Greek Proverb What does that mean? Can you remember the euphoria of the early stages of love? I believe this is what is being described in this quote. Your strength, vigor, energy … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, focus, love, motivation, passion, work
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, Greek Proverb, heart, love, passion
2 Comments
The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.
The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This is a slightly abbreviated version of a longer quote: The next best thing to being wise … Continue reading
Posted in focus, intelligence, personal growth, self improvement, strategy, wisdom
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, best, C.S. Lewis, personal growth, wisdom
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My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life.
My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life. – Miles Davis What does that mean? I believe his quote is saying that he is always thinking about creating. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, clarity, creativity, decision, focus, mission
Tagged @spikehumer, creativity, future, Miles Davis, wake
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The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? Let’s see if we can dissect the quote, shall we? If I’m reading this right, there are three “main thing” repetitions. Let’s … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, common sense, decision, focus, passion, strategy
Tagged @motivatquotes, focus, main, Stephen Covey, strategy
6 Comments
If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver.
If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? This is Sir Winston at his finest. It is part of a longer quote, which goes … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, communication, focus, repetition, simplicity, understanding
Tagged @motivatquotes, clarity, point, subtle, Winston Churchill
2 Comments
Time heals what reason cannot.
Time heals what reason cannot. – Seneca What does that mean? “Be reasonable about it.” You’ve heard this before, I’d imagine. Something has happened, and you are upset. You eventually calm down and think through the problem. Most of the … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, focus, habits, kindness, time, understanding
Tagged @mobilewashunit, compassion, kindness, Seneca, time, wounds
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Failure cannot cope with persistence.
Failure cannot cope with persistence. – Napoleon Hill What does that mean? To me, it is another way of stating that with some patience and a lot of effort, despite any number of failures, you will eventually succeed. It also … Continue reading
Posted in belief, desire, dream, focus, imagination, persistence
Tagged cope, failure, Napoleon Hill, persistence, Unknown
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