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Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.
Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This is another famously shortened-for-twitter quote. The full quote is as follows: “Impossible is just a big word … Continue reading
Posted in belief, courage, flexibility, judgement, motivation, struggle
Tagged @AR_Foundation, declaration, Impossible, Muhammad Ali, potential
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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.
One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. – Arthur Ashe What does that mean? This is a quote that seems so obvious, but so many people haven’t thought it out. While I have … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, cooperation, improve, preparation, repetition, success
Tagged @quotepage, Arthur Ashe, important, preparation, success
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It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. – Aristotle What does that mean? I’m not sure ‘educated’ is the word I would use (it might be an artifact of the … Continue reading
Posted in belief, contemplation, judgement, question, skepticism, thinking
Tagged @SkepticSheep, Aristotle, educated, entertain, mind
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Genius is eternal patience.
Genius is eternal patience. – Michelangelo What does that mean? Patience. Waiting, working, thinking, perfecting. That is the key element of genius. It’s not a quick thing. It takes as long as it takes, and genius will take the time necessary … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, goals, patience, procrastination, time
Tagged @thehrgoddess, eternal, genius, Michelangelo, patience
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. – Epictetus What does that mean? So how does one become something that they wish to be? According to the quote, the first step … Continue reading
Posted in belief, clarity, decision, doing, knowledge, self improvement
Tagged @Smart_Quotes, do, Epictetus, first, yourself
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If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important.
If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? World peace. The end of Hunger. The Cure for All Diseases. Noble … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, courage, focus, giving, mission, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, complete, Dalai Lama, work, worthwhile
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When neither their property nor their honor is touched the marjority of men live content.
When neither their property nor their honor is touched the majority of men live content. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote excerpt : “It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and … Continue reading
Posted in caution, discipline, governance, leadership, moderation, strategy
Tagged @YukikoMacleod31, content, honor, Niccolò Machiavelli, property
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Don’t confuse having less with being less, having more with being more, or what you have with who you are.
Don’t confuse having less with being less, having more with being more, or what you have with who you are. – Noah benShea What does that mean? This quote is fundamentally about happiness. I have seen too many people get … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, honest, question, reflection, self improvement, self-image
Tagged @tonyrobbins, being, confuse, having, Noah Benshea
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Today, the Philosiblog is one year old!
Well, the blog is now a year old, and has over 360 posts up! Whew, that was a lot more work than I expected, but also a lot more fun than I expected. Onward into the second year, I hope … Continue reading
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Tagged old, philosiblog, today
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America is woven of many strands. I would recognise them and let it so remain.
America is woven of many strands. I would recognise them and let it so remain. – Ralph Ellison What does that mean? This is another of a series of Twitter-shortened quotes. The full text is: “America is woven of many … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, exceptionalism, help, improve, service, sharing
Tagged @TSQUAD_TEES, America, Ralph Ellison, recognise, strands
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Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? Service to others is a great idea. I’m not talking about “Would you like fries with that?” but actually … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, kindness, personal growth, service, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @lancearmstrong, Muhammad Ali, others, rent, service
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What the world really needs is more love and less paper work.
What the world really needs is more love and less paper work. – Pearl Bailey What does that mean? To me, this quote is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but still worth the effort to examine. With the advent of the computer … Continue reading
Posted in belief, empathy, habits, inspire, love, setting an example
Tagged @TheQuoteToday, compassion, love, Pearl Bailey, world
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The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow.
The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow. – Marian Anderson What does that mean? This quote is about influence, and the courage to use … Continue reading
Posted in courage, fear, inspire, leadership, preparation, setting an example
Tagged @NetworkerMK, dare, Marian Anderson, others, person
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The capacity to devote yourself to the welfare of others yields otherwise unobtainable power and potential for good.
The capacity to devote yourself to the welfare of others yields otherwise unobtainable power and potential for good. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about one of the most powerful forces on the planet, the human capacity for … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, compassion, help, humanitarianism, inspire, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, devote, others, welfare
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Before all else, be armed.
Before all else, be armed. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? In it’s original form, this quote was intended as advice to a ruler of a city-state. It meant to urge them to be prepared for armed conflict with another city-state, … Continue reading
Posted in advice, decision, focus, observation, obstacles, preparation
Tagged @philo_quotes, arms, Niccolò Machiavelli, preparation
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