Monthly Archives: November 2012

I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.

Posted on 30 November 2012 by philosiblog

I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. – Estée Lauder What does that mean? This quote goes to the heart of the definition of ‘dream.’ To some, a dream is more a fantasy, something you engage in when you … Continue reading →

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I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

Posted on 29 November 2012 by philosiblog

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. – Louisa May Alcott What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. On a calm, sunny day, there is little wind, often barely a breeze. … Continue reading →

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If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.

Posted on 28 November 2012 by philosiblog

If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine. – Morris West What does that mean? To me, this quote is saying that if you spend your whole life hunkered in the bunker, you’re … Continue reading →

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If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.

Posted on 27 November 2012 by philosiblog

If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of. – Bruce Lee What does that mean? Time, it just keeps on ticking away. You will never know exactly when your time will be all used … Continue reading →

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WOO HOO! 200,000 view!

Posted on 27 November 2012 by philosiblog

Thanks people! Within the last five min or so, I got to the 200,000 view mark. Three months ago, we were at 100,000 views. Thanks you so much for visiting!

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No one knows what he can do till he tries.

Posted on 26 November 2012 by philosiblog

No one knows what he can do till he tries. – Publilius Syrus What does that mean? That is an interesting observation. It’s so true, but I had never thought about it in that manner before. How do you know what … Continue reading →

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Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of particular emotions and applying our intelligence, we can transform our minds.

Posted on 25 November 2012 by philosiblog

Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of particular emotions and applying our intelligence, we can transform our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is about the balance of each emotion. No one emotion is perfect, nor are there any emotions … Continue reading →

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There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.

Posted on 24 November 2012 by philosiblog

There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote implies that there is something about people that makes them rich or poor besides … Continue reading →

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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.

Posted on 23 November 2012 by philosiblog

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. – John Maxwell, also attributed to William Arthur Ward What does that mean? This is a fun quote, because it breaks the usual dichotomy … Continue reading →

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Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess.

Posted on 22 November 2012 by philosiblog

Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened quote. A more complete version of the … Continue reading →

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Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.

Posted on 21 November 2012 by philosiblog

Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do. – Voltaire What does that mean? This quote was shortened far before the advent of Twitter. It is from one of his books, and the complete quote is: … Continue reading →

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Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

Posted on 20 November 2012 by philosiblog

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. – Edwin Hubble What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me as it demonstrates the two parts of Science. There is that … Continue reading →

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There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit.

Posted on 19 November 2012 by philosiblog

There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. – Indira Gandhi What does that mean? As is so often the case, this is a longer quote, shortened for use on Twitter. “My grandfather … Continue reading →

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Altruism is not merely a religious ideal; it is an indispensable requirement for humanity at large.

Posted on 18 November 2012 by philosiblog

Altruism is not merely a religious ideal; it is an indispensable requirement for humanity at large. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote reminds us that while altruism is associated with religious orders and organizations, it is an attitude and … Continue reading →

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We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Posted on 17 November 2012 by philosiblog

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting viewpoint, one which probably isn’t immediately apparent to most of us. The quote states that in adversity, we gain … Continue reading →

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