Monthly Archives: April 2012

We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives.

Posted on 15 April 2012 by philosiblog

We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is another of the ‘actions speak louder than … Continue reading →

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Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear.

Posted on 14 April 2012 by philosiblog

Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While this quote has been reduced to a gross oversimplification, for the sake of giving advice to a leader, the generalization still … Continue reading →

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No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.

Posted on 13 April 2012 by philosiblog

No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? How true is that! The person who isn’t trying is going nowhere, … Continue reading →

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Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.

Posted on 12 April 2012 by philosiblog

Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. – Henry Clay What does that mean? This quote is showing it’s age. I’d hate to have to do a sentence … Continue reading →

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Indecision and delays are the parents of failure.

Posted on 11 April 2012 by philosiblog

Indecision and delays are the parents of failure. – George Canning What does that mean? Indecision and delays. These are the things that keep stuff from getting done. When you can’t make a decision, when you can’t act promptly, that’s what’s going to keep your project on the … Continue reading →

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Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.

Posted on 10 April 2012 by philosiblog

Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount. – Clare Boothe Luce What does that mean? While the verbage is a bit archaic, I believe it is as true today as it was when it was first spoken. Reworded, Courage is the ladder all the other virtues … Continue reading →

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It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.

Posted on 9 April 2012 by philosiblog

It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. W. C. Fields What does that mean? This quote is quite moving, and touches me deeply. It’s also interesting, as the character portrayed by the actor was always quite … Continue reading →

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I am often asked whether I am optimistic for the future of humanity. My simple answer is yes.

Posted on 8 April 2012 by philosiblog

I am often asked whether I am optimistic for the future of humanity. My simple answer is yes. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I agree with the quote. Yes, there are terrible things going on in the world. Yes, there … Continue reading →

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One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves.

Posted on 7 April 2012 by philosiblog

One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter shortened quote, which is stated more … Continue reading →

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An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it.

Posted on 6 April 2012 by philosiblog

An act of goodness is of itself an act of happiness. No reward coming after the event can compare with the sweet reward that went with it. – Maurice Maeterlinck What does that mean? This quote says what I believe is … Continue reading →

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It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.

Posted on 5 April 2012 by philosiblog

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. – Thomas Hobbes What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. It would be nice if wisdom wrote the law, wouldn’t it? How many of you can think … Continue reading →

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There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory.

Posted on 4 April 2012 by philosiblog

There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory. – Francis Drake What does that mean? How many people start things, then stop working on it? … Continue reading →

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A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

Posted on 3 April 2012 by philosiblog

A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. – Washington Irving What does that mean? This quote is about a rather straight forward observation. Those who are kind-hearted tend to radiate gladness, or happiness. … Continue reading →

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I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.

Posted on 2 April 2012 by philosiblog

I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile. – Walter Chrysler What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as … Continue reading →

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Hooray! Today marks my 400th post!

Posted on 1 April 2012 by philosiblog

Today’s post is #400 (this post should be #401). Thanks for reading, and I hope to get some feedback from you soon. Thanks!

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