Monthly Archives: August 2014

Just one of those weeks…

Posted on 15 August 2014 by philosiblog

Nope, it’s not a quote. It’s just my life. Spent most of this week in the hospital (blood clot in the lungs – in my case, not very dangerous – they were very small), and will spend the rest of … Continue reading →

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The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.

Posted on 11 August 2014 by philosiblog

The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? He has many quotes about our relationship within the greater humanity, but this one is … Continue reading →

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A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts.

Posted on 8 August 2014 by philosiblog

A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts. – Seneca What does that mean? This is also alternately translated in the following manner: “Unjust rule never abides continually.” This quote is an interesting observation of the basics of human nature. Humans … Continue reading →

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1200 posts! Woo Hoo!

Posted on 8 August 2014 by philosiblog

I now have 1200 posts! It has been a while, but I have finally reached 1200 posts. I never thought this would go on for so long, but here we are! While some are, like this post, devoid of meaningful … Continue reading →

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Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.

Posted on 6 August 2014 by philosiblog

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? We all have days when things refuse to go right for us. Sometimes we get mad, sometimes … Continue reading →

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A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.

Posted on 4 August 2014 by philosiblog

A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me because it discusses what … Continue reading →

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For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them.

Posted on 1 August 2014 by philosiblog

For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a meta-quote, with Seneca quoting Epicurus : “The acquisition of riches has been for many men, … Continue reading →

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