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Author Archives: philosiblog
We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease
We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about how kindness can impact others. Kindness can be shown in many ways, from saying hello … Continue reading
Posted in calm, emotion, kindness, peace, personal growth, relaxation
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, kindness, peace, relaxation
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We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either
We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The quote is saying that if you have had a stroke of luck, and ended up in an advantageous position, it’s fair … Continue reading
Posted in belief, honest, personal growth, truth, virtue
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, achieve, fortune, Niccolò Machiavelli, virtue
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I never admire another’s fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own
I never admire another’s fortune so much that I became dissatisfied with my own. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote says that you can admire the fortune (the possessions) of someone else. It is understood that humans do … Continue reading
Posted in desire, happiness, money, self-image, thankful, understanding
Tagged @philo_quotes, admire, Cicero, contentment, fortune
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I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder
I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder – Gilbert K. Chesterton What does that mean? This quote is about thanks and the giving of thanks. The quote states that … Continue reading
Posted in affection, gratitude, happiness, love, thankful, wonder
Tagged @NetworkerMK, Gilbert K. Chesterton, gratitude, thankful
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Tough times never last, but tough people do
Tough times never last, but tough people do. – Dr. Robert Schuller What does that mean? Given the current economic situation, this seemed an interesting quote to tackle. It reminds us that the tough times come and go. Even if … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, belief, faith, optimism, perseverance, thinking
Tagged @QuoteHouse, Dr. Robert Schuller, people, perseverance, tough
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However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results
However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? It means that you need to check your results regularly! Even the best laid plans, with all probable contingencies accounted for, can … Continue reading
Posted in action, beauty, chocolate, observation, strategy, thinking
Tagged @QuoteHouse, feedback, result, strategy, Winston Churchill
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It is easy to be proud and harsh and selfish – so easy. But we have been created for better things
It is easy to be proud and harsh and selfish – so easy. But we have been created for better things. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? To me, this quote starts out with a very prudent warning. It says … Continue reading
Posted in effort, gratitude, humility, kindness, personal growth, pride
Tagged @thequote, better self, Mother Teresa, pride, selfish
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The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work
The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote warns us to be mindful of what we do, and what our motivation is when we do it. If we are doing … Continue reading
Posted in anger, beauty, compassion, love, motivation, potential
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, love, motivation
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Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear
Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote describes a lot of human interactions. When bad news arrives, it is usually told first to someone who … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, fear, leadership, love, worry
Tagged @philo_quotes, fear, love, Niccolò Machiavelli, worry
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A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval
A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. – Mark Twain What does that mean? This quote is talking about a basic function of our minds. We cannot be comfortable without our own mind being comfortable. We are what … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, compassion, kindness, self resepct, self-image
Tagged @tonyrobbins, approval, comfort, compassion, Mark Twain
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To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time
To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time. – Leonard Bernstein What does that mean? The quote tells us that great things happen when you have a plan and almost enough time. In other … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, discipline, judgement, procrastination, time
Tagged achieve, Civ V, Leonard Bernstein, plan, time
2 Comments
Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you
Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you. ― Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? Did you ever wonder what kind of person you are or wish to be? Did you ever … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, doing, motivation, thinking, work
Tagged @AR_Foundation, action, decision, personal growth, Thomas Jefferson
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The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is
The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? This quote says that the truth is a stubborn thing. It says that people … Continue reading
Posted in character, deception, discovery, honest, judgement, truth
Tagged @hillsdale1, reputation, trust, truth, Winston Churchill
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You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself. – Galileo What does that mean? It’s kind of like the Old West saying “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t … Continue reading
Posted in education, growth, knowledge, personal growth, question, thinking
Tagged @ShareAwakening, Galileo, help, learning, teach
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If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results
If you use violence, you may get temporary satisfaction. But the nature of violence is unpredictable – it gives rise to unexpected results. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is all about a short-term feel-good solution compared … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, emotion, forgiveness, kindness, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, Dalai Lama, setting an example, violence
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