Monthly Archives: March 2012

He who deliberates fully before taking a step will spend his entire life on one leg.

Posted on 16 March 2012 by philosiblog

He who deliberates fully before taking a step will spend his entire life on one leg. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? The quote opens by considering someone who spends the time to fully deliberate all possible outcomes and … Continue reading →

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You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell a man is wise by his questions.

Posted on 15 March 2012 by philosiblog

You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell a man is wise by his questions. – Naguib Mahfouz What does that mean? Clever answers are one of my favorite things. But, according the quote, all … Continue reading →

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I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.

Posted on 14 March 2012 by philosiblog

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? In this quote, Einstein tries to explain his genius. He says that he has no special talents. While there are many theories on … Continue reading →

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Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

Posted on 13 March 2012 by philosiblog

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? This quote is also listed in several places as “Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes.” So, what do you call your … Continue reading →

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To be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.

Posted on 12 March 2012 by philosiblog

To be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile. – Plato What does that mean? This is a Twitter friendly version of the full quote: “The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be … Continue reading →

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The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish.

Posted on 11 March 2012 by philosiblog

The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the gentle side of human nature. It … Continue reading →

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Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.

Posted on 10 March 2012 by philosiblog

Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Kind of scathing, wouldn’t you say? I’m sure he wasn’t talking about us, specifically. Those other guys, yeah, that’s who … Continue reading →

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Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.

Posted on 9 March 2012 by philosiblog

Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This is another famously shortened-for-twitter quote. The full quote is as follows: “Impossible is just a big word … Continue reading →

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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

Posted on 8 March 2012 by philosiblog

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. – Arthur Ashe What does that mean? This is a quote that seems so obvious, but so many people haven’t thought it out. While I have … Continue reading →

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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.

Posted on 7 March 2012 by philosiblog

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. – Aristotle What does that mean? I’m not sure ‘educated’ is the word I would use (it might be an artifact of the … Continue reading →

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Genius is eternal patience.

Posted on 6 March 2012 by philosiblog

Genius is eternal patience. – Michelangelo What does that mean? Patience. Waiting, working, thinking, perfecting. That is the key element of genius. It’s not a quick thing. It takes as long as it takes, and genius will take the time necessary … Continue reading →

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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Posted on 5 March 2012 by philosiblog

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. – Epictetus What does that mean? So how does one become something that they wish to be? According to the quote, the first step … Continue reading →

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If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important.

Posted on 4 March 2012 by philosiblog

If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? World peace. The end of Hunger. The Cure for All Diseases. Noble … Continue reading →

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When neither their property nor their honor is touched the marjority of men live content.

Posted on 3 March 2012 by philosiblog

When neither their property nor their honor is touched the majority of men live content. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote excerpt : “It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and … Continue reading →

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Don’t confuse having less with being less, having more with being more, or what you have with who you are.

Posted on 2 March 2012 by philosiblog

Don’t confuse having less with being less, having more with being more, or what you have with who you are. – Noah benShea What does that mean? This quote is fundamentally about happiness. I have seen too many people get … Continue reading →

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