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It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age.

Posted on 15 March 2014 by philosiblog

It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another quote shortened for use on … Continue reading →

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If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid.

Posted on 9 October 2013 by philosiblog

If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid. – Epictetus What does that mean? I like this quote, because I have lived it so many times. While we can learn a lot from books, the internet, and … Continue reading →

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We naturally have self-interest but it should be wise rather than foolish self-interest by taking others needs into account as well as ours.

Posted on 18 August 2013 by philosiblog

We naturally have self-interest but it should be wise rather than foolish self-interest by taking others needs into account as well as ours. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it acknowledges a basic human behavior, yet … Continue reading →

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It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be “wise selfish” and not “foolish selfish”

Posted on 29 January 2012 by philosiblog

It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be “wise selfish” and not “foolish selfish”. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The full quote is: It is important that when pursing … Continue reading →

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Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing

Posted on 10 November 2011 by philosiblog

Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? You might be able to bum a cigarette, invite yourself over to a friend’s house for a free lunch, or even get some free … Continue reading →

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Any fool can criticize…

Posted on 24 June 2011 by philosiblog

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain – and most fools do. – Dale Carnegie What does that mean? It says that he considers it foolish to criticize, condemn and complain. I agree. Anyone can run their mouth and do the … Continue reading →

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