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Author Archives: philosiblog
It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table.
It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table. – Johannes Brahms What does that mean? This is a classic. Not just by age, but by it’s nature. Humankind has … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, creativity, discipline, focus, originality, self knowledge
Tagged @artofcomposing, compose, hard, Johannes Brahms, leave
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Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings.
Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How well do people without compassion communicate? They’re in editorial cartoons all the time, failing badly at communicating with others. … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, curious, dignity, listening, question, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, attitude, communicate, compassionate, Dalai Lama
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The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar.
The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Here, the word ‘vulgar’ is used to imply a lack of refinement and sophistication in the people making up … Continue reading
Posted in caution, honest, judgement, patience, question, skepticism
Tagged @asadmunir38, appearances, crowd, Niccolò Machiavelli, taken
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The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.
The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces. ― Will Rogers What does that mean? I like this quote, and am familiar with more than a few of the parking spaces it mentions. However, I try to … Continue reading
Posted in destination, discipline, judgement, obstacles, perseverance, success
Tagged @AR_Foundation, road, success, tempting, Will Rogers
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I praise loudly; I blame softly.
I praise loudly; I blame softly. – Catherine II (the Great) What does that mean? This quote would help make the world a better place in which to live, if we could all agree to live in it’s spirit. By … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, communication, dignity, discipline, inspire, kindness
Tagged @Zen_Moments, Catherine the Great, loudly, praise, softly
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Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty.
Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. – Henry Martyn Robert What does that mean? This quote is from the guy who wrote Robert’s Rules … Continue reading
Posted in decision, flexibility, governance, individuality, moderation, tolerance
Tagged @AllysonDixon2, does, Henry Martyn Robert, law, right
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Doing the show was like painting the George Washington Bridge. As soon as you finished one end, you started right in on the other.
Doing the show was like painting the George Washington Bridge. As soon as you finished one end, you started right in on the other. – Jack Paar What does that mean? This quote is from the early days of The … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, flexibility, improve, perseverance, setting an example, time
Tagged @larryweidel, Jack Paar, painting, show, started
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If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.
If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy. – Proverb What does that mean? Laughter. It’s one of the best sounds a human can make, and one of the best sounds a human can hear. It makes … Continue reading
Whatever steps, however small, one can take towards learning to reduce the influence of the negative emotions can be very helpful.
Whatever steps, however small, one can take towards learning to reduce the influence of the negative emotions can be very helpful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote. This quote says that even small steps help. I … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, reduce, steps, towards
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading
Posted in caution, duty, freedom, governance, obstacles, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, dangerous, governments, Niccolò Machiavelli, society
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Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote due to the metaphor it uses. Happiness as a potion, a liquid … Continue reading
Posted in caring, chocolate, compassion, giving, happiness, kindness
Tagged @AR_Foundation, happiness, others, Ralph Waldo Emerson, yourself
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Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? This line is from the Bard’s play “All’s Well That Ends Well“, Act 1 Scene 1, where the line is spoken by the mother to … Continue reading
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? Historically, the reference to being in the gutter usually refers to a drunk who is so drunk and … Continue reading
Posted in dream, growth, independence, perseverance, reflection, self improvement
Tagged @aQuoteToday, gutter, Oscar Wilde, self improvement, stars
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I don’t need a man to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves.
I don’t need anyone to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves. – Shirley MacLaine What does that mean? This was the original quote before it was ret-coned into a more politically … Continue reading
Posted in contemplation, courage, discovery, improve, question, self knowledge
Tagged @DeepLifeQuotes, anyone, existence, relationship, Shirley MacLaine
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What is right and what is practicable are two different things.
What is right and what is practicable are two different things. – James Buchanan What does that mean? Let’s start with the definition of practicable, as it is not a commonly used word anymore. At theFreeDictionary.com, practicable is defined (in … Continue reading
Posted in belief, discipline, hope, ideals, self knowledge, setting an example
Tagged @saidtheprez, different, James Buchanan, practicable, right
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