Tag Archives: perseverance

Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.

Posted on 1 February 2012 by philosiblog

Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. – Langston Hughes What does that mean? This quote urges us to hold on to our dreams. In this context, I believe dreams is more … Continue reading →

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Tough times never last, but tough people do

Posted on 23 November 2011 by philosiblog

Tough times never last, but tough people do. – Dr. Robert Schuller What does that mean? Given the current economic situation, this seemed an interesting quote to tackle. It reminds us that the tough times come and go. Even if … Continue reading →

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Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes its built on catastrophe

Posted on 4 November 2011 by philosiblog

Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it’s built on catastrophe. – Sumner Redstone What does that mean? This quote seems to be the story of my life! The quote implies that … Continue reading →

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Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises.

Posted on 12 September 2011 by philosiblog

Small opportunities are often the beginnings of great enterprises. – Demosthenes What does that mean? Just ask Kinko’s or Fed Ex or Apple. Each started as something small. Each is now a major or dominant player in it’s chosen field. … Continue reading →

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…though with a little axe…

Posted on 8 July 2011 by philosiblog

Many strokes, though with a little axe, hew down and fell the hardest-timber’d oak. – William Shakespeare Quoting directly from The Third part of King Henry the Sixth, Act 2, Scene 1 (5th and 6th lines from the Messenger) “And many … Continue reading →

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God gave us burdens, also shoulders.

Posted on 5 April 2011 by philosiblog

God gave us burdens, also shoulders. – Yiddish Proverbs What does that mean? To me, this speaks about our luck, our fate, our destiny, our karma or whatever other term you want to use.  We all have things we’d rather … Continue reading →

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It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

Posted on 23 March 2011 by philosiblog

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop. – Confucius What does that mean? Keep on keeping on! Go the distance. It isn’t over until I win. However you want to word it, … Continue reading →

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