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Author Archives: philosiblog
To change and to improve are two different things.
To change and to improve are two different things. – German Proverb What does that mean? There are many important distinctions in life, and this is one of the more important ones. Being dissatisfied with something or some aspect of … Continue reading
Posted in doing, improve, obstacles, plan, question, self improvement
Tagged @quotecornercom, change, different, German Proverb, improve
2 Comments
Love is when you don’t have to be with another person to touch their heart!
Love is when you don’t have to be with another person to touch their heart! – Torquato Tasso What does that mean? Most of us have been there. Even if it is from loss, perhaps the passing of a beloved grandparent, … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, duty, freedom, friendship, justice, love
Tagged @LargerThanWords, heart, love, Torquato Tasso, touch
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Just as we encourage physical hygiene to preserve our health, we also need a sense of emotional or mental hygiene too.
Just as we encourage physical hygiene to preserve our health, we also need a sense of emotional or mental hygiene too. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Do you wash your hands before eating, or do you enjoy putting germs from … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, habits, help, improve, observation, self improvement
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, encourage, health, hygiene
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The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it.
The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it. – Seneca What does that mean? Which team hopes more for good fortune (or good luck), the team which has worked hard and prepared for the contest, or the one … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, desire, effort, improve, procrastination, success
Tagged @philo_quotes, deserve, fortune, hope, Seneca
8 Comments
Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger.
Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? The more complete quote is “Gratitude is the antidote to the two things that stop us: fear and anger. Fear … Continue reading
Posted in anger, fear, gratitude, observation, risk, thankful
Tagged @tonyrobbins, anger, fear, gratitude, Tony Robbins
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A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.
A man paints with his brains and not with his hands. – Michalangelo What does that mean? But, I wondered, how does your brain hold the brushes? All silliness aside, this quote is about seeing what you want to create in … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, destination, knowledge, motivation, preparation, question
Tagged @MikeMellia, brain, hands, Michalangelo, paints
2 Comments
For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, “It might have been.”
For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, “It might have been.” – John Greenleaf Whittier What does that mean? This quote is about regret and sadness. It is about what might have been, if only action had … Continue reading
Posted in action, confidence, decision, forgiveness, honest, preparation
Tagged @QuotableQuips, John Greenleaf Whittier, pen, sad, tongue
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By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? This quote has existed in various forms in most cultures throughout time. It is an eternal bit of wisdom, recognized by some of the greatest … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, failure, plan, preparation, setting an example, vision
Tagged @iheartquotes, Benjamin Franklin, fail, failing, prepare
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Through education we have to lead people to see that concern for others is actually in their own interest.
Through education we have to lead people to see that concern for others is actually in their own interest. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts by recognizing one of the primary truths of life. We cannot force people … Continue reading
Posted in conscience, education, friendship, giving, help, thankful
Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, education, see
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Woo Hoo! Philosiblog is two years old!
Two years ago, my first post went up. Now, some 741 posts later, the blog is two years old. I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words and your interaction over the years, and to let you … Continue reading
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One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.
One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about what a true friend is, and the qualities they bring to the relationship. Most of … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, friendship, listening, observation, truth, understanding
Tagged @philo_quotes, beautiful, friendship, Seneca, understand
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Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity.
Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity. – Will Smith What does that mean? That’s quite a slap in the face, isn’t it? Being real has just been equated with mediocrity, with not really doing much or making much … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, common sense, dream, innovation, plan, setting an example
Tagged @tonyrobbins, mediocrity, path, realistic, Will Smith
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The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. – Ben Stein What does that mean? Well, that doesn’t sound like rocket science, does it? I mean how obvious can a … Continue reading
Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman.
Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman. – Marian Anderson What does that mean? Fear. The very word scares some people. That isn’t so bad. However, sometimes, that fear causes them to act in a … Continue reading
Posted in fear, honest, hope, motivation, strength, time
Tagged @MaheshNBhatt, disease, fear, logic, Marian Anderson
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