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Category Archives: ideals
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.
Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I have seen this quote with “where” instead of “when” and I presume it’s because a popular quote site either got it … Continue reading
Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment?
Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment? – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about opposites. Tolerance vs bigotry. Respect vs disrespect. Forgiveness vs resentment. … Continue reading
Posted in empathy, forgiveness, ideals, kindness, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, prefer, respect, tolerance
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I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence.
I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence. – Frederick Douglass What does that mean? To me, this appears to be … Continue reading
Posted in advice, courage, ideals, judgement, perspective, virtue
Tagged @LargerThanWords, Frederick Douglass, hazard, ridicule, true
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The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share.
The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Just think about this quote, and it’s implications, for a moment. You may disagree with a family member over a … Continue reading
Posted in affection, communication, focus, ideals, perspective, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, divide, factors, share
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He who is not your friend will demand your neutrality, while he who is your friend will entreat you to declare yourself.
He who is not your friend will demand your neutrality, while he who is your friend will entreat you to declare yourself. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is part of a longer Twitter-friendly quote: “Thus it will always happen … Continue reading
Posted in decision, friendship, ideals, loyalty, opposition, personal growth
Tagged @DeanClancy, demand, friend, neutrality, Niccolò Machiavelli
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Many have dreamed up republics and principalities which have never in truth been known to exist…
Many have dreamed up republics and principalities which have never in truth been known to exist… – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a Twitter friendly shortening of a fairly long quote: “Many have dreamed up republics and principalities … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, flexibility, ideals, judgement, limits, understanding
Tagged @dangerousNEGRO, dreamed, never, Niccolò Machiavelli, republics
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Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope.
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? Love is a very imprecise word in English. Would a person who “loves” a … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, friendship, hope, ideals, love, obstacles
Tagged @AR_Foundation, jumps, leaps, love, Maya Angelou
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Commitment is an act, not a word.
Commitment is an act, not a word. Jean-Paul Sartre What does that mean? To what are you committed? Really, really committed? The usual answers include your family, your friends, your system of beliefs, your values, even your country or your culture. … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, honest, ideals, loyalty, passion
Tagged @T_Philosophers, act, commitment, Jean-Paul Sartre, word
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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.
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
Posted in altruism, contribution, help, ideals, truth, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, employ, optimistic, view
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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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I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments.
I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. – Dwight D. Eisenhower What does that mean? To me, this is a quote only a warrior could make. It … Continue reading
Posted in communication, dignity, humanitarianism, ideals, listening, understanding
Tagged @billjryan, Dwight D. Eisenhower, peace, people, understanding
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What is right and what is practicable are two different things.
What is right and what is practicable are two different things. – James Buchanan What does that mean? Let’s start with the definition of practicable, as it is not a commonly used word anymore. At theFreeDictionary.com, practicable is defined (in … Continue reading
Posted in belief, discipline, hope, ideals, self knowledge, setting an example
Tagged @saidtheprez, different, James Buchanan, practicable, right
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We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives.
We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is another of the ‘actions speak louder than … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, ideals, question, setting an example, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, justice, moral, trust
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Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.
Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount. – Clare Boothe Luce What does that mean? While the verbage is a bit archaic, I believe it is as true today as it was when it was first spoken. Reworded, Courage is the ladder all the other virtues … Continue reading
Posted in courage, discipline, ideals, personal growth, struggle, virtue
Tagged @kamaka_women, Clare Boothe Luce, courage, ladder, virtues
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All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.
All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? It means nothing in life is easy. If you want something, you … Continue reading
Posted in ideals, improve, motivation, obstacles, personal growth, potential
Tagged @DalaiLama, cultivated, Dalai Lama, good, sown
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