Category Archives: setting an example

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity.

Posted on 21 December 2013 by philosiblog

The bravest sight in the world is to see a great man struggling against adversity. – Seneca What does that mean? There are always troubles in our lives. We are all, at times, great. And we all have the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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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.

Posted on 1 December 2013 by philosiblog

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 →

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Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

Posted on 28 November 2013 by philosiblog

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. – W. T. Purkiser What does that mean? In the USA, this will post on Thanksgiving day. Initially it was the celebration … Continue reading →

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Despite the superficial differences between us, we need to have a sense that all 7 billion human beings belong to one human family.

Posted on 29 September 2013 by philosiblog

Despite the superficial differences between us, we need to have a sense that all 7 billion human beings belong to one human family. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote acknowledges that there are differences between each of us. Both … Continue reading →

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To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.

Posted on 27 August 2013 by philosiblog

To refrain from imitation is the best revenge. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? Another classically brief quote. But it is packed with meaning. It is talking about revenge and how to best achieve it. However, it doesn’t say to … Continue reading →

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Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

Posted on 23 August 2013 by philosiblog

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. What does that mean? This quote is about the difference between giving and getting. As kids, I imagine most of us liked one … Continue reading →

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Thousands of candles can be lit from a single one, and its life will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Posted on 20 August 2013 by philosiblog

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single one, and its life will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. – Buddha What does that mean? This quote reminds us that there are two kinds of things in … Continue reading →

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A man should be upright, not be kept upright.

Posted on 13 August 2013 by philosiblog

A man should be upright, not be kept upright. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? At it’s heart, this quote is about a person and their character. It is a reminder that what we are on the inside is … Continue reading →

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Life is an echo. What you send out comes back.

Posted on 26 July 2013 by philosiblog

Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. – Zig Ziglar What does that mean? This is a neat quote, and it is a twitter-friendly version of a longer quote, which goes like this: “Life is an echo. What … Continue reading →

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We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Posted on 23 July 2013 by philosiblog

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. – Martin Luther King, Jr What does that mean? This quote is about the totality of humanity. While it was spoken specifically about the racial divide then present … 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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Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.

Posted on 16 June 2013 by philosiblog

Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, because I have seen it in action. It says that … Continue reading →

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There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.

Posted on 8 June 2013 by philosiblog

There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about what the author of the quote thinks is one of the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude is heaven itself.

Posted on 7 June 2013 by philosiblog

Gratitude is heaven itself. – William Blake What does that mean? I have seen this quote also attributed to Laura Huxley (as well as to her husband, author Aldous Huxley), Matt Cutts and others. Of the list of people to … Continue reading →

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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere!

Posted on 24 May 2013 by philosiblog

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere! – Martin Luther King Jr. What does that mean? This quote makes an obvious point, but too many people don’t understand it. When an injustice is done to one person, everyone else has to wonder what … Continue reading →

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