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Category Archives: struggle
The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition.
The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition. – William Shatner What does that mean? While this quote is about telling a story, I’m going to use an old quote from … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, education, help, preparation, struggle, victory
Tagged human, living, quality, story, William Shatner
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While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength.
While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The quote starts by saying that revenge weakens society. Think about all those angry people, all looking to take revenge on those they feel have done … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, forgiveness, hope, strength, struggle, truth
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, revenge, strength
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Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.
Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This is another famously shortened-for-twitter quote. The full quote is as follows: “Impossible is just a big word … Continue reading
Posted in belief, courage, flexibility, judgement, motivation, struggle
Tagged @AR_Foundation, declaration, Impossible, Muhammad Ali, potential
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In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm.
In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is fairly straight forward. We humans are a fairly clever lot. We are intelligent and can do a great … Continue reading
Posted in calm, clarity, emotion, intelligence, judgement, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, Dalai Lama, intelligence, mind
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Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.
Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul. – Douglas MacArthur What does that mean? This was another neat quote. I think it is a bit odd, but makes it’s point quite well. It’s also not the most appealing analogy … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, belief, failure, hope, perseverance, struggle
Tagged @dpbkmb, age, body, Douglas MacArthur, quitting
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The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. – Plutarch What does that mean? I would imagine most of us could put up with good fortune without too much trouble. Really good fortune might test … Continue reading
Posted in character, dignity, habits, obstacles, perseverance, struggle
Tagged @QuoteHouse, character, dignity, misfortune, Plutarch
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Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes its built on catastrophe
Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it’s built on catastrophe. – Sumner Redstone What does that mean? This quote seems to be the story of my life! The quote implies that … Continue reading
Posted in action, effort, motivation, perseverance, struggle, success
Tagged @tonyrobbins, motivation, perseverance, struggle, Sumner Redstone
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Disturbing emotions not only disturb our own state of mind, they also disturb the minds of others.
Disturbing emotions not only disturb our own state of mind, they also disturb the minds of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Our lives intersect the lives of others. When we are with others, if we have any empathy at … Continue reading
Posted in anger, emotion, forgiveness, setting an example, struggle, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, disturbing, emotion
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We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face
We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks about rising to the challenge. If our difficulties become greater, we must bring our courage up to … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, courage, Dalai Lama, difficutlies, equal
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Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. – Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? Here, I think he is saying that it’s hard to be wise if you are a liar. If you are a liar, how … Continue reading
Posted in conscience, deception, self knowledge, struggle, truth, wisdom
Tagged @QuoteHouse, honesty, Thomas Jefferson, truth, wisdom
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A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for.
A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for. – Grace Hopper (Rear Admiral, USN) – Also seen as attributed to William Shedd. What does that mean? Well, this one is fairly self explanatory. A ship may be safe … Continue reading
Posted in caution, effort, fear, preparation, risk, struggle
Tagged @QuoteHouse, caution, Grace Hopper, risk, safety
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The greatest remedy for anger is delay.
The greatest remedy for anger is delay. – Seneca What does that mean? Anger, when delayed or deferred, is weakened. This, he believes, is the best course, to allow anger to fade away before it is acted out. In his case, I … Continue reading
Posted in anger, delay, discipline, habits, reflection, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, anger, delay, relax, Seneca
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If it wasn’t hard…
If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great. – Tom Hanks What does that mean? I’ve heard this said a couple different ways, including “if it was easy, …” and “The size of … Continue reading
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Suffering becomes beautiful when…
Suffering becomes beautiful when anyone bears great calamities with cheerfulness, not through insensibility but through greatness of mind. – Aristotle What does that mean? Once again, we have a translation from Ancient Greek. Just what are the flavors of calamity … Continue reading
Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.
Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? As the Dalai Lama is a religious leader, I believe he is qualifying his … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, compassion, giving, help, love, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, activities, compassion, Dalai Lama, love
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