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Monthly Archives: November 2011
The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is
The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? This quote says that the truth is a stubborn thing. It says that people … Continue reading
Posted in character, deception, discovery, honest, judgement, truth
Tagged @hillsdale1, reputation, trust, truth, Winston Churchill
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You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself
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
Posted in education, growth, knowledge, personal growth, question, thinking
Tagged @ShareAwakening, Galileo, help, learning, teach
5 Comments
If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results
If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is all about a short-term feel-good solution compared … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, forgiveness, kindness, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, Dalai Lama, setting an example, violence
1 Comment
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? What this quote says to me is that things are always changing, that nothing stays the same. If you wish to enjoy continued success, … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, common sense, discovery, flexibility, growth, imagination
Tagged @philoQuotes, adaptation, flexible, imagination, Niccolò Machiavelli
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Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you
“Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact, and that is, everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you … the minute that you understand that you … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, contribution, creativity, imagination, originality, setting an example
Tagged @tonyrobbins, contribute, creativity, imagination, Steve Jobs
11 Comments
Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing
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
Posted in common sense, education, foolish, growth, knowledge, laughter
Tagged @iheartquotes, common sense, experience, foolish, Oscar Wilde
2 Comments
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune
The measure of a man is the way he bears up under misfortune. – Plutarch What does that mean? I would imagine most of us could put up with good fortune without too much trouble. Really good fortune might test … Continue reading
Posted in character, dignity, habits, obstacles, perseverance, struggle
Tagged @QuoteHouse, character, dignity, misfortune, Plutarch
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If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians
If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians. – Warren Buffett What does that mean? Like the disclaimer says, past performance is not an indicator of future returns. The person who said … Continue reading
Posted in caution, education, gratitude, observation, personal growth, perspective
Tagged @thequote, appreciation, caution, perspective, Warren Buffett
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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ― Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This is all about being congruent. Some people will say what they believe is expected, not what is … Continue reading
Posted in character, clarity, conscience, courage, integrity, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, character, congruence, Mohandas Gandhi, virtue
6 Comments
If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them
If we find we cannot help others, the least we can do is to desist from harming them. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an old truism, crossing cultures and the ages, dating back to at least the … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, giving, gratitude, humanitarianism, kindness
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, gratitude, kindness
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Politics have no relation to morals
Politics have no relation to morals. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Having grown up in the greater Chicago-land area, this quote really makes sense to me. Morals are about doing what is right for the right reasons. The definition … Continue reading
Posted in caring, character, conscience, integrity, leadership, motivation
Tagged @philo_quotes, morals, motivation, Niccolò Machiavelli, politics
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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
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
Posted in action, effort, motivation, perseverance, struggle, success
Tagged @tonyrobbins, motivation, perseverance, struggle, Sumner Redstone
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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
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
Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have
Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, this says that we should quit worrying. The quote goes on to point out that the problem you are worrying about … Continue reading
Posted in calm, focus, imagination, obstacles, self improvement, worry
Tagged @DavidRoads, focus, problem, Unknown, worry
7 Comments
Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are
Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are. – Malcolm Forbes What does that mean? To me, this quote is full of fairly straight forward advice. The quote works from … Continue reading
Posted in calm, compassion, forgiveness, growth, reflection, self resepct
Tagged @QuoteHouse, compassion, forgiveness, letting go, Malcolm Forbes
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