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Author Archives: philosiblog
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, stated by Sherlock Holmes What does that mean? To me, this is all about logic. If you start with everything you … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, discovery, observation, question, thinking, truth
Tagged @White_Roses10, eliminated, Impossible, remains, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
12 Comments
When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky.
When I work fourteen hours a day, seven days a week, I get lucky. – Armand Hammer What does that mean? While the exact circumstance of the quote is unknown to me, the work ethic of Armand and his brothers. That is well known to many. As the quote says, he worked very long … Continue reading
Posted in effort, focus, observation, perseverance, preparation, work
Tagged @MazieFusselman, Armand Hammer, days, ready, work
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Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.
Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? When you meet someone, either a new person, or a person you have … Continue reading
Posted in caring, communication, friendship, humility, listening, observation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, positive, qualities, someone
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Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.
Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While the translation I used wasn’t exactly the same, it’s close enough for what we are doing. This quote was from … Continue reading
Posted in deception, failure, foolish, honest, self resepct, shame
Tagged @franzooooo, appear, everyone, Niccolò Machiavelli, really
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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted. – Alfred Adler What does that mean? People of genius, like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie are admired or held in high esteem, both for their abilities as scientists as well as for what they actually achieved. People … Continue reading
Posted in character, conscience, integrity, loyalty, self improvement, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, admired, Alfred Adler, genius, wealth
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It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.
It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe. – Robert W. Service What does that mean? Humans are odd creatures. They can endure some of the most incredible hardships with hardly a … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, belief, choice, exceptionalism, honest, perspective
Tagged @streetstosucces, mountain, Robert W. Service, sand, wears
10 Comments
When people don’t believe in you, you have to believe in yourself.
When people don’t believe in you, you have to believe in yourself. – Pierce Brosnan What does that mean? Our belief in ourselves, our ability to get things done, is central to our self worth and key to our ability to … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, belief, goals, knowledge, perseverance, self-image
Tagged @psilovequotes, believe, people, Pierce Brosnan, yourself
5 Comments
Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.
Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. – L. Frank Baum (as spoken by Dorothy in his masterpiece The Wizard of Oz) What does that mean? This saying has become a cultural metaphor in English speaking countries (and perhaps other … Continue reading
Posted in choice, destination, flexibility, growth, independence, personal growth
Tagged @0xSegfault, feeling, Kansas, L. Frank Baum, Toto
2 Comments
You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead.
You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead. – George Lucas What does that mean? Life is an interesting thing. By that, I mean that there is always something … Continue reading
Posted in action, direction, discipline, focus, obstacles, perseverance
Tagged @ShawnOHolmes, foot, George Lucas, going, simply
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Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it.
Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind – compassion opens it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is one of his central themes, the building or presence of compassion. In this quote, he focuses on what happens within ourselves … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, compassion, fear, growth, self improvement, struggle
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, fear, suspicion
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I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.
I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a famous misquote, but an interesting one none the less. In his day, and in his trade, change was necessary … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, flexibility, growth, observation, personal growth, repetition
Tagged @LotsaMoneyForU, Niccolò Machiavelli, overthrow, preserving, status quo
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If you can dream it, you can do it.
If you can dream it, you can do it. – Walt Disney What does that mean? To me, this means pretty much what it says. Now like most simple quotes, there’s a lot more going on. But on the surface, … Continue reading
Posted in dream, effort, hope, obstacles, struggle, wonder
Tagged @tonyrobbins, do, dream, Walt Disney, you
4 Comments
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.
A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. – William James What does that mean? At theFreeDictionary.com, prejudice is defined as “An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination … Continue reading
Posted in belief, discovery, question, skepticism, thinking, truth
Tagged @DennyCoates, changing, people, think, William James
6 Comments
If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.
If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time. – Billy Joel What does that mean? Face it, you’re either doing something you love, or you aren’t. Actually, for most of us, it’s a mix, and some days … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, desire, inspire, motivation, passion, self knowledge
Tagged @ChillyBillys, Billy Joel, doing, love, wasting
2 Comments
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. – Harry S Truman What does that mean? There are two kinds of people in the world, those who divide everything … Continue reading
Posted in action, attitude, concentration, education, focus, mission
Tagged @teenmentaltough, difficulties, Harry S. Truman, opportunities, pessimist
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