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Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

Posted on 11 July 2016 by philosiblog

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote is about the synergy between knowledge and ideas of how to do things. Learning brings knowledge. Thought brings ideas of how … Continue reading →

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As long as you live, keep learning how to live.

Posted on 1 February 2014 by philosiblog

As long as you live, keep learning how to live. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a quote which in turn quotes an even older proverb, author unknown. The longer version of the quote is as follows: You … Continue reading →

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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure.

Posted on 15 October 2013 by philosiblog

There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, learning from failure. – Colin Powell What does that mean? Well, this one pretty much says it on the level. People are always looking for the magic bullet, … Continue reading →

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I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

Posted on 29 November 2012 by philosiblog

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. – Louisa May Alcott What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. On a calm, sunny day, there is little wind, often barely a breeze. … Continue reading →

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You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself

Posted on 14 November 2011 by philosiblog

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself. – Galileo What does that mean? It’s kind of like the Old West saying “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t … Continue reading →

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I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense

Posted on 3 November 2011 by philosiblog

I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense. – Harold S. Kushner What does that mean? To me, it sounds like the story of my life. When … Continue reading →

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