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Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

Posted on 14 December 2015 by philosiblog

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? The quote urges us to consider that what others say is their opinion, not fact. … Continue reading →

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Not being able to do everything is no excuse for not doing everything you can.

Posted on 11 June 2014 by philosiblog

Not being able to do everything is no excuse for not doing everything you can. – Ashleigh Brilliant What does that mean? This is a neat quote, and is almost in a chiastic form. It starts by stating that you should … Continue reading →

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I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.

Posted on 20 February 2014 by philosiblog

I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being. – Confucius What does that mean? Ever feel like you should be doing something else? Ever feel like something inside of you desperately wants to … Continue reading →

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In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything, and two minus one equals nothing.

Posted on 24 April 2013 by philosiblog

In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything, and two minus one equals nothing. – Mignon McLaughlin What does that mean? It means love is Non-Euclidean (that’s a math joke, for those who don’t get the reference). That said, … Continue reading →

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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

Posted on 30 October 2012 by philosiblog

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero What does that mean? Needless to say, this quote is from the days before the iPhone, computers, cars, and all that tech stuff that most … Continue reading →

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Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.

Posted on 10 September 2012 by philosiblog

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. – Unknown What does that mean? Being happy with what you have, that is the core of happiness. When you can let … Continue reading →

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