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I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

Posted on 15 March 2011 by philosiblog

I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. – Michael Jordan What does that mean? This quote seems to imply the fruit of success grow from the ashes of failure.  How … Continue reading →

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A single question can be more influential than a thousand statements.

Posted on 14 March 2011 by philosiblog

A single question can be more influential than a thousand statements. – Bo Bennett What does that mean? To me, it means that you can talk all you want.  All that does is reinforce what you already know, what you … Continue reading →

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Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about.

Posted on 13 March 2011 by philosiblog

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? To me, it means (paraphrasing here) “get up off the couch and make something of yourself” or something to that end.  Either … Continue reading →

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The root of joy is gratefulness… For it is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.

Posted on 11 March 2011 by philosiblog

The root of joy is gratefulness… For it is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. – Brother David Steindl-Rast What does that mean? To me, it means most people have it backwards.  We … Continue reading →

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By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.

Posted on 10 March 2011 by philosiblog

By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich. – Democritus What does that mean? Once again, we start with a quote that has been translated from another language, and many liberties will be taken by this author as to … Continue reading →

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For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

Posted on 5 March 2011 by philosiblog

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. – Vincent Van Gogh What does that mean? What do you know with certainty?  Have you checked with Socrates about that? (that’s … Continue reading →

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Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit.

Posted on 4 March 2011 by philosiblog

Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit. – Harry S. Truman What does that mean? One of the things that seems to matter to important people, is the very status of being … Continue reading →

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Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Posted on 2 March 2011 by philosiblog

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today. – Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? This seemed like an appropriate saying to start things off with, as I am starting two full months behind schedule. I had initially … Continue reading →

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