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Author Archives: philosiblog
The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.
The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is about our focus and about what is truly … Continue reading
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere!
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere! – Martin Luther King Jr. What does that mean? This quote makes an obvious point, but too many people don’t understand it. When an injustice is done to one person, everyone else has to wonder what … Continue reading
Posted in courage, inspire, justice, power, setting an example, thinking
Tagged @tonyrobbins, injustice, justice, Martin Luther King Jr., threat
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The only way to avoid risks is never to have lived at all.
The only way to avoid risks is never to have lived at all. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? The complete quote is quite a bit longer, and is included at the bottom of the post. It is a full paragraph … Continue reading
Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up.
Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up. – Ogden Nash What does that mean? This is a variation on a quote about silence and wisdom. It is even more apparent in the longer version of the quote: “To keep … Continue reading
Posted in character, honest, integrity, kindness, love, pride
Tagged @zen_habits, admit, Ogden Nash, right, wrong
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Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment.
Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment. – Booker T. Washington What does that mean? This quote is also frequently seen as “Success is to be measured not so much … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, happiness, improve, obstacles, respect, success
Tagged @FBNStossel, attains, Booker T. Washington, measured, success
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Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies. – Nietzsche What does that mean? This is a quote from a guy who also famously said “There are no facts, only interpretations.” From that statement, I believe it is safe … Continue reading
Posted in belief, judgement, observation, self knowledge, thinking, truth
Tagged @frethinkaur, convictions, dangerous, Nietzsche, truth
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It’s unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer, what we need is to take action.
It’s unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer, what we need is to take action. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a very practical and pragmatic … Continue reading
Posted in action, goals, obstacles, procrastination, self knowledge, thinking
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, future, think, unrealistic
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Due to an unfortunate computer problem…
Due to an unfortunate computer problem, there will be no post today. I hope to have the difficulty resolved and everything back on track tomorrow. In the mean time, here is a link to more Seneca posts. Seneca will return … Continue reading
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The best way to predict the future is to create it.
The best way to predict the future is to create it. – Peter Drucker What does that mean? The Future… Kind of scary sounding. Full of unknowns. Full of twists and turns. How can you possibly predict it? This quote says that … Continue reading
Posted in action, creativity, direction, observation, plan, self knowledge
Tagged @tonyrobbins, best, create, future, Peter Drucker
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The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. – Norman Peale What does that mean? This is a sad truth about far too many of us. If we have … Continue reading
Posted in communication, fear, gentle, help, individuality, tact
Tagged @DavidRoads, Norman Peale, praise, ruined, trouble
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That which you resist, stays.
That which you resist, stays. – David R. Hawkins What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, suggested by a reader. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the quote in context, so I’m not sure exactly what it means. However, it … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, resistance, self knowledge, struggle, value
Tagged @frethinkaur, David R. Hawkins, resist, stays, you
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If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it!
If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it! – Johnathan Winters What does that mean? This is a quote by the late great funny man Johnathan Winters. While it’s said in a humorous manner, the quote is very serious. … Continue reading
Posted in action, common sense, humor, procrastination, reflection, wonder
Tagged @Quote_Soup, Johnathan Winters, opportunity, ship, swim
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Silence is true wisdom’s best reply.
Silence is true wisdom’s best reply. – Euripides What does that mean? This quote is kind of short and out of context. That makes it very dependent on the situation. What I have experienced (from both sides of the quote) is … Continue reading
Posted in advice, empathy, knowledge, patience, understanding, wisdom
Tagged @MaleAlpha7, Euripides, reply, silence, wisdom's
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Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.
Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote answers the problem it poses by stating the opposites for each of the deficiencies. Anger can be countered … Continue reading
Posted in affection, anger, compassion, cooperation, help, respect
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, hatred, jealousy
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False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.
False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote is about the slippery slope of lies. First, false words, as the quote calls them, are evil and … Continue reading
Posted in choice, discipline, habits, honest, reflection, truth
Tagged @philo_quotes, evil, false, infect, Socrates
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