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Tag Archives: caution
A thing is not necessarily true because badly uttered, nor false because spoken magnificently
A thing is not necessarily true because badly uttered, nor false because spoken magnificently. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? Think about that, about how those who lie easily and smoothly use their ability to speak to deceive us. They … Continue reading
If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians
If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians. – Warren Buffett What does that mean? Like the disclaimer says, past performance is not an indicator of future returns. The person who said … Continue reading
Posted in caution, education, gratitude, observation, personal growth, perspective
Tagged @thequote, appreciation, caution, perspective, Warren Buffett
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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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Anger is never without Reason…
Anger is never without Reason, but seldom with a good One. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? Anger is frequently seen, and it almost always claims to be justified. However, as Ben rightly states, the reason that is given, it is … Continue reading
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Tagged @motivation, Benjamin Franklin, caution
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That which is given with pride…
That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a cautionary warning regarding the receiving of gifts. If they are given to you by someone who is prideful … Continue reading
