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Author Archives: philosiblog
The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.
The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? He has many quotes about our relationship within the greater humanity, but this one is … Continue reading
Posted in affection, compassion, friendship, help, service, worry
Tagged @DalaiLama, concerned, Dalai Lama, others, well-being
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A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts.
A kingdom founded on injustice never lasts. – Seneca What does that mean? This is also alternately translated in the following manner: “Unjust rule never abides continually.” This quote is an interesting observation of the basics of human nature. Humans … Continue reading
1200 posts! Woo Hoo!
I now have 1200 posts! It has been a while, but I have finally reached 1200 posts. I never thought this would go on for so long, but here we are! While some are, like this post, devoid of meaningful … Continue reading
Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.
Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? We all have days when things refuse to go right for us. Sometimes we get mad, sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, effort, failure, perseverance, success
Tagged @LeadersLearn, ability, failure, success, Winston Churchill
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A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.
A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me because it discusses what … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, doing, friendship, giving, help, money
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, life, meaningful, money
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For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them.
For many men, the acquisition of wealth does not end their troubles, it only changes them. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a meta-quote, with Seneca quoting Epicurus : “The acquisition of riches has been for many men, … Continue reading
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. Can you do just a little? Do you know what is the correct amount for you, and for the … Continue reading
Posted in learning, moderation, plan, self knowledge, strength, weakness
Tagged @philo_quotes, abstinence, moderation, perfect, Saint Augustine
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It is always helpful to remain honest and truthful in the face of difficulty.
It is always helpful to remain honest and truthful in the face of difficulty. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote speaks of the challenge we face when the going gets tough. What will we do, … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, discipline, help, honest, setting an example, truth
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, helpful, honest, truthful
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Grrr! No post, sorry.
I tend to have technical difficulties when I’m on vacation. I’ll have to figure out what is messed up when I get back. I hope to be back in the swing of things come Monday. See you then. In the … Continue reading
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Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.
Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can’t be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.” – Maya Angelou What does that mean? Courage is a powerful word. Whether it is one man standing against a line … Continue reading
Posted in character, courage, honest, repetition, truth, virtue
Tagged @Daily_Good, courage, Maya Angelou, practice, virtue
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In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace.
In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There are not many people left in this world who would argue against a modern education for … Continue reading
But [Injury] does not give Virtue; therefore she cannot take it away.
But [Injury] does not give Virtue; therefore she cannot take it away. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is especially interesting in the translation. The longer excerpt (which I have included at the bottom of the post) doesn’t … Continue reading
States are as the men, they grow out of human characters.
States are as the men, they grow out of human characters. – Plato What does that mean? Consider your national identity. It might not be true for you, but at one point it was a sufficiently common trait to label … Continue reading
Posted in action, character, contribution, growth, setting an example, value
Tagged @philo_quotes, characters, grow, men, Plato
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Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple.
Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? While I will acknowledge that some people are wired differently, this is the truth for the greater portion … Continue reading
Posted in action, anger, compassion, focus, happiness, simplicity
Tagged @DalaiLama, attention, compassion, Dalai Lama, happier
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To have whatever one wants is in no man’s power. But it is within one’s power to not want what one does not have.
To have whatever one wants is in no man’s power. But it is within one’s power to not want what one does not have. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an quote from a passage where the discussion … Continue reading
