Monthly Archives: May 2016

Those who haven’t committed to mastery have resigned themselves to mediocrity.

Posted on 30 May 2016 by philosiblog

Those who haven’t committed to mastery have resigned themselves to mediocrity. – Robin Sharma What does that mean? While I am not usually fond of dichotomies, this could be easily be rephrased as “those who haven’t committed to mastery have … Continue reading →

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Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.

Posted on 26 May 2016 by philosiblog

Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive. – Elbert Hubbard What does that mean? Too many people seem to take life so very seriously. This quote advises us against that path, urging us … Continue reading →

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One kind word can warm three winter months.

Posted on 23 May 2016 by philosiblog

One kind word can warm three winter months. – Japanese Proverb What does that mean? This quote, like many metaphors, has much to imply. Starting with the core of it, the one kind word. The one kind word is the … Continue reading →

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Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.

Posted on 19 May 2016 by philosiblog

Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you. – Ovid What does that mean? This Latin verse has also translated as “Have patience and endure; this unhappiness will one day be beneficial.” I have been unable … Continue reading →

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Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I’d like to see you in better living conditions.

Posted on 16 May 2016 by philosiblog

Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I’d like to see you in better living conditions. – Hafez of Persia What does that mean? While the English versions of Hafez’s verses are often considered more an approximation than a … Continue reading →

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The truth can make people angrier than a lie. Tell it anyway.

Posted on 12 May 2016 by philosiblog

The truth can make people angrier than a lie. Tell it anyway. – Teresa Carpenter What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, and quite appropriate, considering the source is an editor and investigative writer. While she probably learned … Continue reading →

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The quality of our actions, whether they are positive or negative, depends on our motivation. This is why we have to transform our minds.

Posted on 5 May 2016 by philosiblog

The quality of our actions, whether they are positive or negative, depends on our motivation. This is why we have to transform our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? All that we do are our actions. We do … Continue reading →

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If merely ‘feeling good’ could decide, drunkenness would be the supremely valid human experience.

Posted on 2 May 2016 by philosiblog

If merely ‘feeling good’ could decide, drunkenness would be the supremely valid human experience. – William James What does that mean? This quote is part of a larger discussion of the way we make decisions and determine what we think … Continue reading →

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