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To have whatever one wants is in no man’s power. But it is within one’s power to not want what one does not have.

Posted on 11 July 2014 by philosiblog

To have whatever one wants is in no man’s power. But it is within one’s power to not want what one does not have. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an quote from a passage where the discussion … Continue reading →

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The only problem we really have is we think we’re not supposed to have problems! Problems call us to higher level – face & solve them now!

Posted on 8 November 2013 by philosiblog

The only problem we really have is we think we’re not supposed to have problems! Problems call us to higher level – face & solve them now! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This quote is saying that our biggest … Continue reading →

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The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.

Posted on 4 November 2013 by philosiblog

The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? A slightly more complete version of the quote is as follows: My love as deep [as the sea]; the more … Continue reading →

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What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more.

Posted on 2 November 2013 by philosiblog

What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more. – Seneca and Aulus Gellius What does that mean? This is a quote about perspective. We all have something, even if it is … Continue reading →

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Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money.

Posted on 14 August 2013 by philosiblog

Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money. – Anonymous What does that mean? This one hits consumerism below the belt. This quote is a call-out to … Continue reading →

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Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.

Posted on 25 December 2012 by philosiblog

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete quote … Continue reading →

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