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Tag Archives: fear
It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.
It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? While this appears to be an interesting German to English translation, the core of the quote … Continue reading
Posted in fear, limits, listening, live, question, reflection
Tagged @philo_quotes, death, fear, live, Marcus Aurelius
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Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I’d like to see you in better living conditions.
Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I’d like to see you in better living conditions. – Hafez of Persia What does that mean? While the English versions of Hafez’s verses are often considered more an approximation than a … Continue reading
Posted in advice, belief, fear, knowledge, personal growth, strength
Tagged @jackkornfield, cheapest, fear, Hafez of Persia, room
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There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope.
There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope. – Spinoza What does that mean? To me, this quote describes the simple duality of the future. Hope and fear, they are the two sides of the … Continue reading
Posted in balance, fear, future, hope, reflection, understanding
Tagged @philo_quotes, balance, fear, hope, Spinoza
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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.
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
Posted in emotion, fear, judgement, question, setting an example, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, fear, necessary, run
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The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.
The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. – Seneca What does that mean? While it isn’t stated explicitly, this quote is almost certainly about death, and the transition to what might come after it. … Continue reading
Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.
Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote as it is a great way of defining non-violence. … Continue reading
Posted in caring, dignity, fear, kindness, respect, strength
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, fear, harm, refraining
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Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger.
Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? The more complete quote is “Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger. Fear … Continue reading
Posted in anger, fear, gratitude, observation, risk, thankful
Tagged @tonyrobbins, anger, fear, gratitude, Tony Robbins
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Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman.
Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman. – Marian Anderson What does that mean? Fear. The very word scares some people. That isn’t so bad. However, sometimes, that fear causes them to act in a … Continue reading
Posted in fear, honest, hope, motivation, strength, time
Tagged @MaheshNBhatt, disease, fear, logic, Marian Anderson
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Where fear is, happiness is not.
Where fear is, happiness is not. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another of those terse sayings that is fairly self-explanatory. However, for completeness, I believe the quote is reminding us that it is hard to be happy when … Continue reading
Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it.
Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is one of his central themes, the building or presence of compassion. In this quote, he focuses on what happens within ourselves … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, compassion, fear, growth, self improvement, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, fear, suspicion
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Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear.
Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While this quote has been reduced to a gross oversimplification, for the sake of giving advice to a leader, the generalization still … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, fear, love, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @dreamhampton, driven, fear, love, Niccolò Machiavelli
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In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby What does that mean? How many of us have a fear of failure? For him, as a comic, the failure would be … Continue reading
Posted in courage, failure, fear, obstacles, personal growth, success
Tagged @AR_Foundation, Bill Cosby, desire, fear, success, Tuskegee Airmen
6 Comments
Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is
Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is. – German proverb What does that mean? To me, this quote is reminding us that our emotions are powerful, and can be used to help us or to hurt us. A wolf … Continue reading
Posted in caution, courage, decision, fear, reflection, risk
Tagged @AncientProverbs, bigger, fear, German Proverb, wolf
4 Comments
Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty
Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is about fear, and duty. Fear is a powerful motivator, but a brief one. Once the danger or threat is gone, so is the … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, duty, fear, habits, motivation, procrastination
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, duty, fear, teacher
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Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear
Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote describes a lot of human interactions. When bad news arrives, it is usually told first to someone who … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, fear, leadership, love, worry
Tagged @philo_quotes, fear, love, Niccolò Machiavelli, worry
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