Category Archives: kindness

If we can refrain from harming others in our everyday actions and words, we can start to give more serious attention to actively doing good.

Posted on 30 June 2013 by philosiblog

If we can refrain from harming others in our everyday actions and words, we can start to give more serious attention to actively doing good. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts by asking us to consider how we … Continue reading →

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Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up.

Posted on 22 May 2013 by philosiblog

Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up. – Ogden Nash What does that mean? This is a variation on a quote about silence and wisdom. It is even more apparent in the longer version of the quote: “To keep … Continue reading →

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There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes.

Posted on 25 April 2013 by philosiblog

There are no menial jobs, only menial attitudes. – William J. Brennan, Jr. What does that mean? Have you ever thought, or heard someone say, that a job is beneath them? It could be cleaning an icky mess, or some other … Continue reading →

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Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.

Posted on 21 April 2013 by philosiblog

Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote as it is a great way of defining non-violence. … Continue reading →

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Not everybody can be famous. But everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.

Posted on 12 April 2013 by philosiblog

Not everybody can be famous. But everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service. – Martin Luther King, Jr What does that mean? A slightly longer version is as follows: “Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great … Continue reading →

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Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

Posted on 26 March 2013 by philosiblog

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. – St. Augustine of Hippo What does that mean? To me, this quote is the explanation why pregnant women are said to glow with beauty. … Continue reading →

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The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness.

Posted on 24 February 2013 by philosiblog

The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the ideas of a very wise man for attaining both inner strength, and self-confidence. To me, those are both very … Continue reading →

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Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

Posted on 10 February 2013 by philosiblog

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have been a number of studies that link the ‘negative’ emotions with … Continue reading →

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Life, if well lived, is long enough.

Posted on 9 February 2013 by philosiblog

Life, if well lived, is long enough. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is an answer to the eternal question: How long should a life be? Yes, we’d all like to think that we will live for a very … Continue reading →

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We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

Posted on 6 February 2013 by philosiblog

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. – Ronald Reagan What does that mean? This is a simple truism stated with a slight twist. The quote starts by reminding us that we can’t help everyone, as not everyone wants … Continue reading →

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At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.

Posted on 14 January 2013 by philosiblog

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. – Albert Schweitzer What does that mean? This is another quote which has been shortened for twitter. A more complete version of the quote … Continue reading →

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Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Posted on 11 January 2013 by philosiblog

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. – Cicero What does that mean? Well, to discuss this, we need some virtues. While each religion and culture have their own take on virtue, hopefully this … Continue reading →

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Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path.

Posted on 2 December 2012 by philosiblog

Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Kindness is often described as being friendly, generous, sympathetic, humane, and/or tolerant. That sounds … Continue reading →

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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Posted on 6 November 2012 by philosiblog

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. – Confucius What does that mean? This is a beautiful quote, for its shortness, its symmetry, and its heart. Injuries can be dealt with in many ways, but they boil down to two basic ways. You … Continue reading →

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Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

Posted on 21 October 2012 by philosiblog

Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In the last two weeks, we discussed how concern for others helped quell anger inside ourselves, and … Continue reading →

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