Monthly Archives: October 2012

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

Posted on 31 October 2012 by philosiblog

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? To me, this is a beautiful quote. It reminds … Continue reading →

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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

Posted on 30 October 2012 by philosiblog

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero What does that mean? Needless to say, this quote is from the days before the iPhone, computers, cars, and all that tech stuff that most … Continue reading →

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Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Posted on 29 October 2012 by philosiblog

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. – Aristotle What does that mean? This is another neat quote, being based on mythology written about by Aristotle’s mentor, Plato (in his work, Symposium). The story goes that humans … Continue reading →

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Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection.

Posted on 28 October 2012 by philosiblog

Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another quote that is easily dismissed by the cynical. It’s easy to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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He who blinded by ambition, raises himself to a position whence he cannot mount higher, must fall with the greatest loss.

Posted on 27 October 2012 by philosiblog

He who blinded by ambition, raises himself to a position whence he cannot mount higher, must fall with the greatest loss. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, if only for the number of requirements needed to … Continue reading →

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Very often not getting your dream gives you your destiny.

Posted on 26 October 2012 by philosiblog

Very often not getting your dream gives you your destiny. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Well, think about it. How often do you get that of which you dream? If you have my luck, almost never. But according to this … Continue reading →

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There’s no workman, whatsoever he be, That may both work well, and hastily.

Posted on 25 October 2012 by philosiblog

There’s no workman, whatsoever he be, That may both work well and hastily. – Geoffrey Chaucer What does that mean? This is two of the usual saying about “pick any two” where the list of three things is “quick, good, inexpensive.” … Continue reading →

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There is a point at which the law becomes immoral and unethical. That point is reached when it becomes a cloak for the cowardice…

Posted on 24 October 2012 by philosiblog

There is a point at which the law becomes immoral and unethical. That point is reached when it becomes a cloak for the cowardice that dares not stand up against blatant violations of justice. – Kurt Huber What does that mean? … Continue reading →

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Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: “Are your ready?”

Posted on 23 October 2012 by philosiblog

Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: “Are your ready?” – Johnny Carson What does that mean? This is a classic statement … Continue reading →

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It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me.

Posted on 22 October 2012 by philosiblog

It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me. – Franz Liszt What does that mean? This is a great quote, one that inspires us to leave … Continue reading →

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Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

Posted on 21 October 2012 by philosiblog

Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In the last two weeks, we discussed how concern for others helped quell anger inside ourselves, and … Continue reading →

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A prince is also respected when he is a true friend and a true enemy.

Posted on 20 October 2012 by philosiblog

A prince is also respected when he is a true friend and a true enemy. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? In this passage, he is talking about how a Prince should conduct himself in a manner to gain renown, or … Continue reading →

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Losers quit when they’re tired. Winners quit when they’ve won.

Posted on 19 October 2012 by philosiblog

Losers quit when they’re tired. Winners quit when they’ve won. – Unknown What does that mean? This quote is about determination. Are you willing to persevere, are you willing to pay the price, are you willing to go to the … Continue reading →

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If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life.

Posted on 18 October 2012 by philosiblog

If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life. – Mike Ditka What does that mean? You’re either a participant, or you are an observer. You’re part of the solution, or you’re part of the precipitate. You … Continue reading →

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When you’re a little kid, you don’t see color, and the fact that my friends were black never crossed my mind.

Posted on 17 October 2012 by philosiblog

When you’re a little kid, you don’t see color, and the fact that my friends were black never crossed my mind. – Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem What does that mean? This quote is about the innocence of a child. They see … Continue reading →

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