Monthly Archives: December 2012

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

Posted on 3 December 2012 by philosiblog

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. – Confucius What does that mean? This is another Goldilocks style quote. Neither too hot nor too cold. Neither too long or too short. Neither too wide nor too narrow. Always … Continue reading →

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Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path.

Posted on 2 December 2012 by philosiblog

Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Kindness is often described as being friendly, generous, sympathetic, humane, and/or tolerant. That sounds … Continue reading →

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He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.

Posted on 1 December 2012 by philosiblog

He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it. – Seneca What does that mean? This is the classic lesson from the origin of Spider Man. Whether from the comics or from the movies, Peter Parker (aka … Continue reading →

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