Category Archives: opposition

Such an amazing way to look at life: “Your enemy can be your best teacher” Dalai Lama. Perhaps we don’t have any enemies, just teachers!

Posted on 19 July 2013 by philosiblog

Such an amazing way to look at life: “Your enemy can be your best teacher” Dalai Lama. Perhaps we don’t have any enemies, just teachers! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is a popular paraphrasing of a Dalai Lama quote. … Continue reading →

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There is no person so severely punished, as those who subject themselves to the whip of their own remorse.

Posted on 13 July 2013 by philosiblog

There is no person so severely punished, as those who subject themselves to the whip of their own remorse. – Seneca What does that mean? The first thing to acknowledge with this quote is that there are people to whom this … Continue reading →

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To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing.

Posted on 12 July 2013 by philosiblog

To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing. – Elbert Hubbard often misattributed to Aristotle What does that mean? This quote is often misattributed to Aristotle, but is actually by writer Elbert Hubbard, from his book “John North Willys” : … Continue reading →

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You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing.

Posted on 9 January 2013 by philosiblog

You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing. – Richard Nixon What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened version of a quote. A longer version is: “You must never be satisfied with losing. … Continue reading →

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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.

Posted on 1 September 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions.

Posted on 28 July 2012 by philosiblog

The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is about the difficulties faced by a new ruler. With a new ruler come new rules, and the … Continue reading →

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One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves.

Posted on 7 April 2012 by philosiblog

One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter shortened quote, which is stated more … Continue reading →

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There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.

Posted on 18 February 2012 by philosiblog

There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? At the time of the quote, there was a state of tension and often open warfare between any number the … Continue reading →

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A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners.

Posted on 24 September 2011 by philosiblog

A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this speaks of the envy and bitterness that is part of the lives of so many people. They aren’t … Continue reading →

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We should value our enemies because they provide us with unique opportunities to practice patience, tolerance and forbearance.

Posted on 31 July 2011 by philosiblog

We should value our enemies because they provide us with unique opportunities to practice patience, tolerance and forbearance. –  Dalai Lama What does that mean? He is asking us to consider the benefits of having someone who opposes you (I dislike the term ‘enemy’). … Continue reading →

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Great spirits have always faced violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Posted on 30 March 2011 by philosiblog

Great spirits have always faced violent opposition from mediocre minds. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? Like many things Einstein said, there’s a very simple core, but often, many words are needed to get just the right flavor.  Dissected, … Continue reading →

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Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit.

Posted on 4 March 2011 by philosiblog

Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit. – Harry S. Truman What does that mean? One of the things that seems to matter to important people, is the very status of being … Continue reading →

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