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Author Archives: philosiblog
Associate with people who will improve you.
Associate with people who will improve you. – Seneca What does that mean? As is so often the case, the quote has been shortened to fit within the confines of the structure allowed by Twitter. The longer version of the … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, learning, motivation, personal growth, self improvement, time
Tagged @stoicrevival, associate, improve, people, Seneca
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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop What does that mean? This quote is from the famous story, The Lion and the Mouse, wherein a small Mouse, caught by the Lion, is released rather … Continue reading
Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.
Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared. – George S. Clason What does that mean? This is a quote from a vintage book, which was published just before the Great Depression, called “The … Continue reading
Posted in action, confidence, focus, money, preparation, time
Tagged George S. Clason, haughty, opportunity, time, tivrfoa
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The talk of the ignorant is like the rumblings which issue from the belly.
The talk of the ignorant is like the rumblings which issue from the belly. – Demetrius the Cynic What does that mean? I like this quote. It is one of the snarkier bits of Ancient Wisdom with which I have … Continue reading
Posted in foolish, knowledge, learning, strength, understanding, weakness
Tagged @pahndeepah, Demetrius the Cynic, ignorant, rumblings, talk
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One thing that I don’t think my critics realize about me is that I’ve been trained to look adversity in the face.
One thing that I don’t think my critics realize about me is that I’ve been trained to look adversity in the face. – Reggie White What does that mean? I like this quote, and I also like the person who … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, fear, habits, independence, strength, thinking
Tagged @Take_AMoment, critics, Reggie White, think, trained
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Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. – Calvin Coolidge What does that mean? This, as is frequently the case, is a Twitter-friendly excerpt. The more complete quote is as follows: “Nothing in the world can take … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, curious, education, genius, persistence, talent
Tagged @goutallier, Calvin Coolidge, nothing, persistence, wold
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It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings.
It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a very interesting quote, … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, caring, help, improve, motivation
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, harmful, hatred
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Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. – Seneca What does that mean? At best, this quote is a very loose translation of him quoting something said by someone else. However, despite its questionable pedigree, I believe this is … Continue reading
Posted in action, fear, opportunity, plan, preparation, success
Tagged @stoicrevival, luck, opportunity, preparation, Seneca
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No person is free who is not master of himself.
No person is free who is not master of himself. – Pythagoras What does that mean? This quote is usually attributed to Epictetus, but found in works attributed to Pythagoras, and stated as: “None can be free who is a … Continue reading
Posted in advice, decision, emotion, freedom, passion
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Epictetus, free, passions, Pythagoras, slave
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I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.
I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being. – Confucius What does that mean? Ever feel like you should be doing something else? Ever feel like something inside of you desperately wants to … Continue reading
Posted in calm, empathy, listening, personal growth, reflection, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, center, Confucius, deep, everything
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If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to.
If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly short quote. The longer version of the quote goes into the … Continue reading
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.
Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. – Martin Luther King What does that mean? This is a great quote from a great man. It has three parts, each … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, fear, love, motivation, setting an example
Tagged @DrMLKJrWisdom, hatred, life, love, Martin Luther King Jr.
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Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be.
Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fundamental truth in life. If you think about some of … Continue reading
Posted in caring, doing, friendship, happiness, help, service
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, others, welfare
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What is harder than rock? What is softer than water? Yet hard rocks are hollowed out by soft water.
What is harder than rock? What is softer than water? Yet hard rocks are hollowed out by soft water. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a neat quote about the power of persistent, as well as consistent, effort. … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, confidence, improve, repetition, work
Tagged @stoicrevival, harder, Seneca, softer, water
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