Author Archives: philosiblog

About philosiblog

I am a thinker, who is spending some time examining those short twitter quotes in greater detail on my blog.

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

Posted on 26 March 2013 by philosiblog

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. – St. Augustine of Hippo What does that mean? To me, this quote is the explanation why pregnant women are said to glow with beauty. … Continue reading →

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WooHoo! Half a Million Views!

Posted on 26 March 2013 by philosiblog

Some time last night, the blog had it’s 500,000th view! Thanks for the support!

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It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious.

Posted on 25 March 2013 by philosiblog

It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? There are many ways to divide people. By the color of their skin. By the value of their … Continue reading →

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If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

Posted on 24 March 2013 by philosiblog

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I see this quote as being about trust, how you get it, … Continue reading →

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If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.

Posted on 23 March 2013 by philosiblog

If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the human spirit, and how support from strangers can make a difference. It asks us to … Continue reading →

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I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.

Posted on 22 March 2013 by philosiblog

I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? This is another version of the Ugly Duckling story. Caterpillars aren’t usually all that cute … Continue reading →

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What orators lack in depth they make up for in length.

Posted on 21 March 2013 by philosiblog

What orators lack in depth they make up for in length. – Montesquieu What does that mean? This is the unfortunate reality for many college and university students. And for many of the rest of us, during the political season. People … Continue reading →

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There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path.

Posted on 20 March 2013 by philosiblog

There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path. – Morpheus What does that mean? This is a modern version of a very old quote. The basics of the quote is twofold. It is one thing to know … Continue reading →

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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Posted on 19 March 2013 by philosiblog

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about trying to master yourself by interaction with other people. It is the second half … Continue reading →

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You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.

Posted on 18 March 2013 by philosiblog

You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? This quote is about the power of time. If you’re going in an undesired direction, you’re going to end up where … Continue reading →

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We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.

Posted on 17 March 2013 by philosiblog

We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting way of wording this sentiment. If we remember that today’s … Continue reading →

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It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing.

Posted on 16 March 2013 by philosiblog

It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. – Seneca What does that mean? That is my mantra! I know more useless stuff than just about anyone else out there! But why would that be better … Continue reading →

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We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves.

Posted on 15 March 2013 by philosiblog

We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote caught my attention as it reminded me of some of the discussions on one of my other posts. … Continue reading →

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A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

Posted on 14 March 2013 by philosiblog

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? How often do you make mistakes when you are doing something which you have mastered? When was the last time you fell down … Continue reading →

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To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.

Posted on 13 March 2013 by philosiblog

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as I have been discussing the definition of success with … Continue reading →

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