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Author Archives: philosiblog
He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good.
He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good. – Jewish Proverb What does that mean? This is a bit of practical wisdom, from a people who have known the bad times. To me, this … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, goals, judgement, self improvement, strength, value
Tagged @LorileeThews, bad, endure, good, Jewish Proverb
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If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t.
If we have peace of mind, we’ll always feel happy. Deceiving ourselves that money is the source of happiness, we won’t. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is specifically about the relationship between happiness and peace of mind. In … Continue reading
Posted in belief, contentment, deception, happiness, peace, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, deceiving, happy, peace of mind
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WOO HOO! One Million Views!
Wow! Hot on the heels of my 1000th post, I get my 1 millionth page view, sometime earlier today. Thanks for the support. Photo byJeff Golden
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote is a variant of a few other of his quotes, so I imagine … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, desire, judgement, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, contented, has, not, Socrates
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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. – Mark Twain What does that mean? While this has not been definitively sourced to the late, great Mark Twain, I … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, direction, observation, passion, self knowledge, understanding
Tagged @tonyrobbins, born, important, life, Mark Twain
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Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. – George Bernard Shaw What does that mean? This quote is about the one certain thing in life; change. Change will happen. The question is … Continue reading
Posted in belief, common sense, discovery, education, learning, question
Tagged @thequote, change, George Bernard Shaw, Impossible, progress
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1001 posts!
Last night’s post was number 1000, making this the 1001st post! It’s hard to believe I have managed to get this far, but here I am, and I’m still going. I hope you’ll be around for post number 2000! Thanks … Continue reading
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Even if you have nothing to write, write and say so.
Even if you have nothing to write, write and say so. – Cicero What does that mean? While I couldn’t find a hard citation for this quote, it is a very interesting thought to consider. What do writers write about when … Continue reading
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote isn’t about the fear of a tiger eating … Continue reading
Each moment of the happy lover’s hour is worth an age of dull and common life.
Each moment of the happy lover’s hour is worth an age of dull and common life. – Aphra Behn What does that mean? I laughed when I saw this quote. I know that this applies to loves other than romantic, which is … Continue reading
I’m optimistic that there is a growing appetite for peace in the world. Many young people are fed up with war and violence.
I’m optimistic that there is a growing appetite for peace in the world. Many young people are fed up with war and violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have always been people against war. There have always been people … Continue reading
Posted in anger, desire, peace, question, reflection, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, growing, optimistic, peace
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There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it. – Seneca What does that mean? The act of doing something nice for someone else, a good turn as it is described in the quote, … Continue reading
The only problem we really have is we think we’re not supposed to have problems! Problems call us to higher level – face & solve them now!
The only problem we really have is we think we’re not supposed to have problems! Problems call us to higher level – face & solve them now! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This quote is saying that our biggest … Continue reading
We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.
We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained. – Marie Curie What does that mean? This is another quote which has been abbreviated due to the constraints of Twitter. A more complete version … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, belief, contribution, exceptionalism, perseverance, struggle
Tagged @lobsterquotes, believe, gifted, Marie Curie, something
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Genius is one of the many forms of insanity.
Genius is one of the many forms of insanity. – Cesare Lombroso What does that mean? There are people with normal minds, and there are those who are not exactly normal. Most of us think of the people on one side of … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, creativity, growth, improve, learning, strength
Tagged @Zen_Moments, Cesare Lombroso, forms, genius, insanity
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