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Author Archives: philosiblog
Commitment is an act, not a word.
Commitment is an act, not a word. Jean-Paul Sartre What does that mean? To what are you committed? Really, really committed? The usual answers include your family, your friends, your system of beliefs, your values, even your country or your culture. … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, honest, ideals, loyalty, passion
Tagged @T_Philosophers, act, commitment, Jean-Paul Sartre, word
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If we examine our thoughts, we shall find them always occupied with the past and the future.
If we examine our thoughts, we shall find them always occupied with the past and the future. – Blaise Pascal What does that mean? I don’t know about you, but this quote is very true for me. I am either … Continue reading
Posted in concentration, focus, habits, improve, observation, time
Tagged @gradeaway, Blaise Pascal, examine, occupied, thoughts
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Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.
Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. – Dr Wil Rose What does that mean? I like quotes that challenge the usual thought process. Many, perhaps most, score … Continue reading
Posted in caring, character, cooperation, focus, motivation, work
Tagged @DavidRoads, counted, Dr Wil Rose, high, success
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There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.
There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. – Aldous Huxley What does that mean? The only thing you can be certain of your ability to change is yourself, or so … Continue reading
Posted in action, growth, improve, plan, self improvement, service
Tagged @DennyCoates, Aldous Huxley, corner, improving, universe
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If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place.
If we are optimistic, take a longer view, and we employ realistic methods, we can contribute to making the world a better place. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is all about improving the world in general. To me, … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, contribution, help, ideals, truth, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, employ, optimistic, view
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A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly version of a longer quote. “A prudent man should always … Continue reading
Posted in exceptionalism, goals, help, observation, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged @LazarStojkovic, follow, Niccolò Machiavelli, path, prudent
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A spark of fire helps to give light to the world. Think of this and act. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service.
A spark of fire helps to give light to the world. Think of this and act. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. – Hannah Moore What does that mean? This quote is a central point … Continue reading
Posted in action, caring, gratitude, help, motivation, passion
Tagged @AR_Foundation, fire, Hannah Moore, light, spark
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Sunshine all the time makes a desert.
Sunshine all the time makes a desert. – Arab Proverb What does that mean? This is a fairly straight forward quote. If all you have is sunshine, you’re going to have problems with plants life. Water, in the form of … Continue reading
Posted in calm, common sense, honest, moderation, perseverance, question
Tagged @thehrgoddess, Arab Proverb, desert, sunshine, variety
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It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.
It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it. – Douglas MacArthur What does that mean? This quote is from one of the great Generals of the last hundred years. His exploits and his motivational speeches, and … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, justice, mission, passion, perspective, victory
Tagged @streetstosucces, Douglas MacArthur, enter, fatal, will
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The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. – Sydney J. Harris What does that mean? Boy, do I feel this one today! I have so much to do, and no where near enough time in … Continue reading
Posted in calm, discipline, limits, moderation, relaxation, time
Tagged @aQuoteToday, relax, Sydney J. Harris, time, when
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I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer.
I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer. – Richard Strauss What does that mean? That’s just a little harsh, but he was judging himself against such greats as the other Strauss family and … Continue reading
Posted in character, habits, honest, ideals, integrity, self knowledge
Tagged @JoyceDiDonato, composer, first, honesty, Richard Strauss
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Warm-heartedness reinforces our self-confidence – giving us not a blind confidence, but a sense of confidence based on reason.
Warm-heartedness reinforces our self-confidence – giving us not a blind confidence, but a sense of confidence based on reason.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? Warm-heartedness, to me, is a form of self-confidence. It is a statement of having a trust … Continue reading
Posted in caring, confidence, giving, inspire, question, self resepct
Tagged @DalaiLama, confidence, Dalai Lama, giving, warm
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The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer somebody else up.
The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer somebody else up. – Mark Twain What does that mean? This is another misattributed quote. I try to be extra cautious when dealing with quotes attributed to Mark Twain, as … Continue reading
Posted in caring, contribution, giving, humanitarianism, self improvement, understanding
Tagged @AR_Foundation, best, cheer, Mark Twain, somebody
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Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.
Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may be another fake quote, as I have seen it attributed in many places, but cannot find … Continue reading
Posted in choice, contemplation, decision, risk, thinking, wisdom
Tagged @fit911, dangers, distinguish, Niccolò Machiavelli, wisdom
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The man who has no imagination has no wings.
The man who has no imagination has no wings. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, this quote is all about possibility. If you can’t imagine it, how are you ever going to actually do it? Imagination is all … Continue reading
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Tagged @Sports_Greats, imagination, man, Muhammad Ali, wings
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