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Author Archives: philosiblog
The best way of fulfilling your own interest is to take care of others.
The best way of fulfilling your own interest is to take care of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I suppose this quote depends on how you define your own interests. Yes, there are things in which you are … Continue reading
Posted in affection, contemplation, empathy, giving, help, sharing
Tagged @DalaiLama, best, care, Dalai Lama, interest
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A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand.
A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand. – Seneca What does that mean? This concept is always a heated topic, but one that I believe should be addressed. This quote simply states a simple … Continue reading
Posted in anger, choice, focus, observation, potential, truth
Tagged @AmeeraBlitz, kills, Seneca, sword, tool
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The bigger picture can’t be seen by those without vision.
The bigger picture can’t be seen by those without vision. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Have you ever looked at something really small? So small you had to move your face really close to it? A small flower or … Continue reading
Posted in destination, focus, happiness, improve, observation, vision
Tagged @tonyrobbins, picture, seen, Tony Robbins, vision
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True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth.
True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This quote is taken from a longer quote on the differences between romantic … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, direction, friendship, growth, love, sharing
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, delight, friendship, love
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Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it.
Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it. – Gordon R. Dickson What does that mean? While this is another commonly associated quote that has not yet been sourced, it is … Continue reading
Posted in advice, common sense, decision, habits, motivation, procrastination
Tagged @thequote, advice, frame, Gordon R. Dickson, like
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The time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining.
The time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining. – John F. Kennedy What does that mean? While this quote is listed as unsourced at WikiQuote (the 9th entry in their “Unsourced” section), it is still widely held that … Continue reading
Posted in action, common sense, habits, procrastination, time, work
Tagged @iheartquotes, John F. Kennedy, repair, roof, shining
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I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.
I criticize by creation, not by finding fault. – Cicero What does that mean? In this case, the phrase “by creation” means to form or create something new. In other words, the quote is implying that it is better to criticize … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, creativity, habits, imagination, inspire, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, creation, criticize, fault
1 Comment
Don’t blame others for your uneasy feelings; blame your own state of mind. This is why altruism brings you greater peace of mind.
Don’t blame others for your uneasy feelings; blame your own state of mind. This is why altruism brings you greater peace of mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it hearkens back to the concept that unease, … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, belief, improve, reflection, self knowledge, thinking
Tagged @DalaiLama, blame, Dalai Lama, feelings, mind
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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote tries to differentiate between the things we are afraid … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, discipline, knowledge, personal growth, self-esteem
Tagged @iamdiddy, dare, difficult, Seneca, things
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When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? This is a great quote. It’s about being cheerful in giving, and how that cheerfulness brings blessings. It’s also about accepting with a grateful heart, … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, giving, gratitude, help, repetition, value
Tagged @JamesRobert_, @tonyrobbins, blessed, cheerfully, gratefully, Maya Angelou
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It would have been great to be able to understand myself when I was 20 rather than when I was 82.
It would have been great to be able to understand myself when I was 20 rather than when I was 82. – Dave Brubeck What does that mean? Once again, we have a nice, short, Twitter-friendly quote with which to work. … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, discovery, listening, reflection, self knowledge, understanding
Tagged @rousejoe, Dave Brubeck, great, myself, understand
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All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.
All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. – Walt Disney What does that mean? This is yet another Twitter-friendly of a slightly longer quote: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all … Continue reading
Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment.
Nothing builds self-esteem and self-confidence like accomplishment. – Thomas Carlyle What does that mean? This quote explains my dislike of the “everyone’s a winner” mentality in a nutshell. Yes, it has it’s place for the kinder-gardeners, but at some point, kids have … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, doing, persistence, self-esteem, value
Tagged @JohnCMaxwell, accomplishment, confidence, self-esteem, Thomas Carlyle
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To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. – Confucius What does that mean? This is another Goldilocks style quote. Neither too hot nor too cold. Neither too long or too short. Neither too wide nor too narrow. Always … Continue reading
Posted in courage, failure, flexibility, intelligence, observation, self knowledge
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, beyond, Confucius, short, wrong
2 Comments
Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path.
Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Kindness is often described as being friendly, generous, sympathetic, humane, and/or tolerant. That sounds … Continue reading
Posted in action, help, humanitarianism, kindness, personal growth, success
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, foundation, heart, kindness
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