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Author Archives: philosiblog
The young have aspirations that never come to pass, the old have reminiscences of what never happened.
The young have aspirations that never come to pass, the old have reminiscences of what never happened. – Saki aka H.H.Munro What does that mean? While this may have been a comment about human foibles of memory and imagination, it is … Continue reading
Posted in concentration, focus, observation, patience, thinking, time
Tagged @OUPAcademic, aspirations, H.H.Munro, present, reminiscences, Saki
2 Comments
The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.
The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune. – Charles Dickens (speaking as Ebenezer Scrooge) What does that mean? On this day in 1842, Charles Dickens published his famous book “A Christmas Carol.” This quote is … Continue reading
There aren’t shortcuts. Merely direct paths. Most people don’t take them, because they frighten us.
There aren’t shortcuts. Merely direct paths. Most people don’t take them, because they frighten us. – Seth Godin What does that mean? Here is a more complete version of the quote: “There aren’t many actual shortcuts. There are merely direct paths… … Continue reading
Posted in direction, fear, judgement, leadership, momentum, procrastination
Tagged @_Alexandra_Jaye, direct, frighten, Seth Godin, shortcuts
2 Comments
Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.
Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? We all have a level of intelligence which we can use to change our nature and our attitudes. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, emotion, forgiveness, intelligence, motivation, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, best, Dalai Lama, human, transform
4 Comments
Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are.
Until we have begun to go without them, we fail to realize how unnecessary many things are. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a great minimalist quote. Not in that it is as brief as some of the famous … Continue reading
Posted in decision, desire, emotion, judgement, motivation, self-image
Tagged @stoicrevival, fail, Seneca, unnecessary, without
2 Comments
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. – Thornton Wilder What does that mean? That is profound. It posits that there is one time when we are truly alive, and … Continue reading
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. – Eldridge Cleaver What does that mean? This quote, and variations of it, shows up attributed to a couple people, including as an African Proverb, but the longer version … Continue reading
Posted in choice, doing, integrity, money, thinking, work
Tagged @DavidRoads, Eldridge Cleaver, part, problem, solution
10 Comments
There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these.
There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these. – Michael Nolan What does that mean? To me, the quote is about having ADD. Everything around me is shiny. Everything … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, goals, habits, judgement, plan
Tagged @Priyafengshui, catch, eye, many, Michael Nolan
4 Comments
The beginning is the most important part of the work.
The beginning is the most important part of the work. – Plato What does that mean? The wikiquote translation of the quote is “the beginning in every task is the chief thing” which I consider to be close enough to be … Continue reading
As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society.
As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is simple common sense. We wouldn’t run a family or a business the way we … Continue reading
Posted in caring, friendship, ideals, momentum, peace, work
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, human, peaceful, responsibility
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The mind unlearns with difficulty what it has long learned.
The mind unlearns with difficulty what it has long learned. – Seneca What does that mean? This is the ‘old dog, new tricks’ quote. Most of us are creatures of habit. We learn something, we do it for a while, and it … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, effort, failure, habits, learning, motivation
Tagged @philo_quotes, difficulty, mind, Seneca, unlearns
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There is no wisdom without love.
There is no wisdom without love. – Sri Ram What does that mean? This is kind of a cryptic quote, and can be taken a number of ways. I want to focus on the difference between knowledge and wisdom. It … Continue reading
We are not trying to entertain the critics. I’ll take my chances with the public.
We are not trying to entertain the critics. I’ll take my chances with the public. – Walt Disney What does that mean? I think this is a great way to live our lives. No matter what we do, there will always … Continue reading
Posted in advice, confidence, focus, judgement, perspective, thinking
Tagged @jack, critics, entertain, public, Walt Disney
4 Comments
Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.
Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. – T. S. Eliot What does that mean? I like this quote, as it says something perfectly logical, but which few people have actually … Continue reading
