Monthly Archives: July 2014

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Posted on 30 July 2014 by philosiblog

To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. Can you do just a little? Do you know what is the correct amount for you, and for the … Continue reading →

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It is always helpful to remain honest and truthful in the face of difficulty.

Posted on 28 July 2014 by philosiblog

It is always helpful to remain honest and truthful in the face of difficulty. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote speaks of the challenge we face when the going gets tough. What will we do, … Continue reading →

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Grrr! No post, sorry.

Posted on 25 July 2014 by philosiblog

I tend to have technical difficulties when I’m on vacation. I’ll have to figure out what is messed up when I get back. I hope to be back in the swing of things come Monday. See you then. In the … Continue reading →

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Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.

Posted on 23 July 2014 by philosiblog

Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” – Maya Angelou What does that mean? Courage is a powerful word. Whether it is one man standing against a line … Continue reading →

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In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace.

Posted on 21 July 2014 by philosiblog

In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There are not many people left in this world who would argue against a modern education for … Continue reading →

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But [Injury] does not give Virtue; therefore she cannot take it away.

Posted on 18 July 2014 by philosiblog

But [Injury] does not give Virtue; therefore she cannot take it away. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is especially interesting in the translation. The longer excerpt (which I have included at the bottom of the post) doesn’t … Continue reading →

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States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.

Posted on 16 July 2014 by philosiblog

States are as the men, they grow out of human characters. – Plato What does that mean? Consider your national identity. It might not be true for you, but at one point it was a sufficiently common trait to label … Continue reading →

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Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple.

Posted on 14 July 2014 by philosiblog

Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? While I will acknowledge that some people are wired differently, this is the truth for the greater portion … Continue reading →

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To have whatever one wants is in no man’s power. But it is within one’s power to not want what one does not have.

Posted on 11 July 2014 by philosiblog

To have whatever one wants is in no man’s power. But it is within one’s power to not want what one does not have. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an quote from a passage where the discussion … Continue reading →

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Ab uno disce omnes. – From one, learn all.

Posted on 9 July 2014 by philosiblog

Ab uno disce omnes. – From one, learn all. – Virgil What does that mean? This has usually been translated to mean that we would be well served to learn the general rule which governs most situations. We must also … Continue reading →

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If tragedy strikes, don’t lose hope. Transform it into an opportunity to make things better.

Posted on 7 July 2014 by philosiblog

If tragedy strikes, don’t lose hope. Transform it into an opportunity to make things better. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a great quote about our attitude. Bad things happen to good people. But what do we … Continue reading →

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No new post tonight.

Posted on 4 July 2014 by philosiblog

Due to any number of excuses, and even a few reasons, I won’t be posting anything new tonight.  8( Feel free to take a quick look on the right side-bar for categories you might like, and read something random. You … Continue reading →

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Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.

Posted on 2 July 2014 by philosiblog

Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. – Pablo Picasso What does that mean? This quote reminds me of opportunity, both lost and found. Opportunity or inspiration comes on its own schedule, not yours. Have you ever had … Continue reading →

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