Tag Archives: @DavidRoads

If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world.

Posted on 1 August 2016 by philosiblog

If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world. – Elaine S. Dalton What does that mean? How much change will happen if everyone is the same? If everyone thinks the same, … Continue reading →

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Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Posted on 13 June 2016 by philosiblog

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? Hello. Thank you. That’s nice. I’m happy for you. You’re welcome. All these are kind words, as are … Continue reading →

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When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.

Posted on 30 January 2014 by philosiblog

When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. – Franklin D. Roosevelt (also Thomas Jefferson & others) What does that mean? This quote is about not giving up. If all seems … Continue reading →

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Improvement begins with I.

Posted on 2 January 2014 by philosiblog

Improvement begins with I. – Arnold H. Glasgow also seen spelled as Glasow What does that mean? This is just one of those obvious quotes, isn’t it? How are you going to improve? Will random chance cause a spontaneous improve-ment? … Continue reading →

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If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

Posted on 11 December 2013 by philosiblog

If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. – Eldridge Cleaver What does that mean? This quote, and variations of it, shows up attributed to a couple people, including as an African Proverb, but the longer version … Continue reading →

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Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.

Posted on 21 November 2013 by philosiblog

Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell. – Unknown What does that mean? I like this quote; it is so sassy! I could have sworn this was a quote from Mae West or one of her contem-poraries. But … Continue reading →

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Person who chases two rabbits catches neither.

Posted on 31 October 2013 by philosiblog

Person who chases two rabbits catches neither. – Confucius or Romanian Proverb What does that mean? I was surprised that I hadn’t covered this quote yet, when I tried to reference this quote in a recent blog, but couldn’t. The reason … Continue reading →

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Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen.

Posted on 23 October 2013 by philosiblog

Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen. – Ralph Marston What does that mean? This is a line from a much longer text, about 6 tweets long. The … Continue reading →

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A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

Posted on 28 September 2013 by philosiblog

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. – Seneca What does that mean? Back in the time of this quote, gemstones were polished by grinding. Cutting and cleaving, as we know them today, had … Continue reading →

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The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.

Posted on 16 May 2013 by philosiblog

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. – Norman Peale What does that mean? This is a sad truth about far too many of us. If we have … Continue reading →

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You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.

Posted on 7 May 2013 by philosiblog

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. – Aristotle What does that mean? While the word ‘anything’ is an absolute, and I try to avoid absolutes … Continue reading →

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There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path.

Posted on 20 March 2013 by philosiblog

There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path. – Morpheus What does that mean? This is a modern version of a very old quote. The basics of the quote is twofold. It is one thing to know … Continue reading →

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Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

Posted on 8 August 2012 by philosiblog

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? While at first, years and years ago, I considered this line to be trite and unhelpful, over the years, I have warmed to the … Continue reading →

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Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.

Posted on 19 June 2012 by philosiblog

Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. – Dr Wil Rose What does that mean? I like quotes that challenge the usual thought process. Many, perhaps most, score … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required.

Posted on 28 May 2012 by philosiblog

Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? Today, in the USA, we celebrate Memorial Day, a day dedicated to those who have made the ultimate … Continue reading →

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