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Author Archives: philosiblog
It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts.
It is vital that when educating our children’s brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Some people (the character of W.C.Fields would be a great example) have no love for children … Continue reading
Posted in caring, contribution, education, good, improve, kindness
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, educate, hearts, vital
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No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.
No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? “They never saw it coming!” That is the root of this quote. Whether it’s an unexpected … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, doing, happiness, humor, plan, preparation
Tagged @MaxVapor, concealed, enterprise, Niccolò Machiavelli, succeed
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The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.
The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases. – Carl Jung What does that mean? Let’s face facts. One size most emphatically does not fit all! I’ve known that my … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, creativity, flexibility, happiness, observation, time
Tagged @AR_Foundation, Carl Jung, flexible, recipe, shoe
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Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world.
Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world. – Arthur Schopenhauer What does that mean? We all have our limits. For some, their limit is in the seeing, for others, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in belief, doing, observation, thinking, truth, vision
Tagged @ninagarcia, Arthur Schopenhauer, limits, person, vision
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The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won.
The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly quote, which at full length is as follows: “Thus it is that in war the victorious … Continue reading
Posted in plan, procrastination, strategy, thinking, understanding, victory
Tagged @JacquesMemoirs, after, battle, Sun Tzu, victory
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Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther.
Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther. – J. P. Morgan What does that mean? This quote seems to be saying that the horizon moves with you. No matter where … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, contemplation, destination, growth, self improvement, time
Tagged @OTG_Quotes, far, J. P. Morgan, see, there
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Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. – Charlie Chaplin What does that mean? As this quote is from a movie star, the term close-up means the camera (and therefore, the observer) is close to … Continue reading
Posted in effort, focus, observation, peace, thankful, vision
Tagged @AMillionLaughs, Charlie Chaplin, comedy, comfort, tragedy
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We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives.
We often talk about moral values, justice and trust, but the important thing is to put them into effect in our everyday lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is another of the ‘actions speak louder than … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, ideals, question, setting an example, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, justice, moral, trust
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Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear.
Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While this quote has been reduced to a gross oversimplification, for the sake of giving advice to a leader, the generalization still … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, fear, love, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @dreamhampton, driven, fear, love, Niccolò Machiavelli
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No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? How true is that! The person who isn’t trying is going nowhere, … Continue reading
Posted in action, desire, direction, motivation, perseverance, victory
Tagged @tonyrobbins, make, mistake, slow, Tony Robbins
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Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. – Henry Clay What does that mean? This quote is showing it’s age. I’d hate to have to do a sentence … Continue reading
Indecision and delays are the parents of failure.
Indecision and delays are the parents of failure. – George Canning What does that mean? Indecision and delays. These are the things that keep stuff from getting done. When you can’t make a decision, when you can’t act promptly, that’s what’s going to keep your project on the … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, decision, delay, knowledge, procrastination, success
Tagged @ninagarcia, delay, failure, George Canning, parents
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Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.
Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount. – Clare Boothe Luce What does that mean? While the verbage is a bit archaic, I believe it is as true today as it was when it was first spoken. Reworded, Courage is the ladder all the other virtues … Continue reading
Posted in courage, discipline, ideals, personal growth, struggle, virtue
Tagged @kamaka_women, Clare Boothe Luce, courage, ladder, virtues
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It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.
It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. W. C. Fields What does that mean? This quote is quite moving, and touches me deeply. It’s also interesting, as the character portrayed by the actor was always quite … Continue reading
Posted in anger, confidence, courage, dignity, pride, self-esteem
Tagged @RDIndonesia, answer, call, self-esteem, W. C. Fields
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I am often asked whether I am optimistic for the future of humanity. My simple answer is yes.
I am often asked whether I am optimistic for the future of humanity. My simple answer is yes. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I agree with the quote. Yes, there are terrible things going on in the world. Yes, there … Continue reading
Posted in belief, faith, good, improve, optimism, vision
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, future, humanity, optimistic
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