Monthly Archives: April 2016

From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.

Posted on 21 April 2016 by philosiblog

From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate. – Socrates What does that mean? Sometimes seen as “Hatred arrives from deepest desires.” this quote, while not definitely sourced, is still quite interesting to me, and still applicable today. This … Continue reading →

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Be proud of who you are and not ashamed of how someone else sees you.

Posted on 18 April 2016 by philosiblog

Be proud of who you are and not ashamed of how someone else sees you. – Unknown What does that mean? This is a quote I wish I’d heard more of when I was little. It’s reassuring and hopeful for … Continue reading →

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Beware of the person of one book.

Posted on 14 April 2016 by philosiblog

Beware of the person of one book. – Thomas Aquinas What does that mean? These words have been used in many different ways, from a warning regarding the narrow nature of such a person (ie not broadly educated). But in … Continue reading →

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Teachers open the door but you must walk through it yourself.

Posted on 11 April 2016 by philosiblog

Teachers open the door but you must walk through it yourself. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? The world is a big place. There are many things to do, and many places to visit. But what if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense.

Posted on 7 April 2016 by philosiblog

Never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? This quote is often badly mistaken to mean that one should be stubborn, as the portion of the speech immediately preceding this … Continue reading →

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You can’t buy inner peace or wisdom with money. You have to create them within yourself.

Posted on 4 April 2016 by philosiblog

You can’t buy inner peace or wisdom with money. You have to create them within yourself. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about two of the biggest fallacies in the modern developed world. Inner Peace and … Continue reading →

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