Monthly Archives: March 2013

We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn’t bring peace of mind.

Posted on 31 March 2013 by philosiblog

We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn’t bring peace of mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. Given the person speaking it, one usually presumes that there will be a … Continue reading →

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Sometimes even to live is an act of courage.

Posted on 30 March 2013 by philosiblog

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage. – Seneca What does that mean? While I don’t know the exact situation in which this quote was originally used, I believe it has application in our lives today in many forms. … Continue reading →

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Stimulate the heart to love, and all other virtues will rise of their own accord.

Posted on 29 March 2013 by philosiblog

Stimulate the heart to love, and all other virtues will rise of their own accord. – W. T. Ussery This is a thinly sourced quote, apparently from a book titled Sermons, from the Baptist Publishing Company, Nashville, Tennessee, from 1912. … Continue reading →

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Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.

Posted on 28 March 2013 by philosiblog

Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is attributed both to Cicero and as a Swedish Proverb. Not sure how those go together, … Continue reading →

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Once you really commence to see things, then you really commence to feel things.

Posted on 27 March 2013 by philosiblog

Once you really commence to see things, then you really commence to feel things. – Edward Steichen What does that mean? This quote is by a world famous photographer, which is a very visual medium. The photographer sees something, but a good … Continue reading →

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Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

Posted on 26 March 2013 by philosiblog

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. – St. Augustine of Hippo What does that mean? To me, this quote is the explanation why pregnant women are said to glow with beauty. … Continue reading →

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WooHoo! Half a Million Views!

Posted on 26 March 2013 by philosiblog

Some time last night, the blog had it’s 500,000th view! Thanks for the support!

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It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious.

Posted on 25 March 2013 by philosiblog

It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? There are many ways to divide people. By the color of their skin. By the value of their … Continue reading →

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If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

Posted on 24 March 2013 by philosiblog

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I see this quote as being about trust, how you get it, … Continue reading →

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If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.

Posted on 23 March 2013 by philosiblog

If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the human spirit, and how support from strangers can make a difference. It asks us to … Continue reading →

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I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.

Posted on 22 March 2013 by philosiblog

I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? This is another version of the Ugly Duckling story. Caterpillars aren’t usually all that cute … Continue reading →

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What orators lack in depth they make up for in length.

Posted on 21 March 2013 by philosiblog

What orators lack in depth they make up for in length. – Montesquieu What does that mean? This is the unfortunate reality for many college and university students. And for many of the rest of us, during the political season. People … Continue reading →

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There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path.

Posted on 20 March 2013 by philosiblog

There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path. – Morpheus What does that mean? This is a modern version of a very old quote. The basics of the quote is twofold. It is one thing to know … Continue reading →

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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Posted on 19 March 2013 by philosiblog

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about trying to master yourself by interaction with other people. It is the second half … Continue reading →

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You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.

Posted on 18 March 2013 by philosiblog

You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? This quote is about the power of time. If you’re going in an undesired direction, you’re going to end up where … Continue reading →

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