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Author Archives: philosiblog
Ab uno disce omnes. – From one, learn all.
Ab uno disce omnes. – From one, learn all. – Virgil What does that mean? This has usually been translated to mean that we would be well served to learn the general rule which governs most situations. We must also … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, learning, observation, reflection, thinking, understanding
Tagged @philoQuotes, learn, Livy, observation, one
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If tragedy strikes, don’t lose hope. Transform it into an opportunity to make things better.
If tragedy strikes, don’t lose hope. Transform it into an opportunity to make things better. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a great quote about our attitude. Bad things happen to good people. But what do we … Continue reading
Posted in choice, decision, hope, learning, opportunity, perseverance
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, hope, opportunity, tragedy
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No new post tonight.
Due to any number of excuses, and even a few reasons, I won’t be posting anything new tonight. 8( Feel free to take a quick look on the right side-bar for categories you might like, and read something random. You … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working.
Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working. – Pablo Picasso What does that mean? This quote reminds me of opportunity, both lost and found. Opportunity or inspiration comes on its own schedule, not yours. Have you ever had … Continue reading
Posted in action, discipline, inspire, repetition, setting an example, work
Tagged @_inspirational_, find, inspiration, Pablo Picasso, working
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Even people opposed to religion need calm minds and compassion to make their work more effective.
Even people opposed to religion need calm minds and compassion to make their work more effective. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about how calm minds and compassion is useful to everyone, even those who do … Continue reading
Posted in calm, compassion, improve, repetition, thinking, work
Tagged @DalaiLama, calm, compassion, Dalai Lama, minds
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As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions.
As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions. – Seneca What does that mean? While the quote is from a section where he discusses … Continue reading
Posted in anger, emotion, opportunity, personal growth, self knowledge
Tagged anger, control, falling, mind, passion, Seneca
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There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope.
There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope. – Spinoza What does that mean? To me, this quote describes the simple duality of the future. Hope and fear, they are the two sides of the … Continue reading
Posted in balance, fear, future, hope, reflection, understanding
Tagged @philo_quotes, balance, fear, hope, Spinoza
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Everyone wants to lead a happy life, a meaningful life. In order to fulfill this goal our practice should be realistic.
Everyone wants to lead a happy life, a meaningful life. In order to fulfill this goal our practice should be realistic. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? While I believe every goal can be achieved, eventually, there are limits to … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, contentment, doing, goals, happiness, plan
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happy, meaningful, realistic
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I cannot tell you that I lose nothing, but whatever I do lose I can tell you how and why the loss occurred.
I cannot tell you that I lose nothing, but whatever I do lose I can tell you how and why the loss occurred. – Seneca What does that mean? In the original text, he is moving between discussing the value … Continue reading
Posted in action, contemplation, decision, plan, thinking, time
Tagged @stoiclessons, how, lose, Seneca, why
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Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous.
Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous. – Plato What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about knowledge and how it is applied. It is in the application that knowledge becomes evil or virtuous. Some of … Continue reading
Posted in character, examine, knowledge, motivation, value, virtue
Tagged @philo_quotes, evil, knowledge, Plato, virtuous
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We have to try to solve local problems keeping global interests in mind.
We have to try to solve local problems keeping global interests in mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about solving problems. We all have problems, issues, troubles, or whatever word you prefer to use. And we … Continue reading
I never spend a day in idleness. I set aside even part of the night for study.
I never spend a day in idleness. I set aside even part of the night for study. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is from a longer passage in which he talks about his dedication to his art, … Continue reading
Not being able to do everything is no excuse for not doing everything you can.
Not being able to do everything is no excuse for not doing everything you can. – Ashleigh Brilliant What does that mean? This is a neat quote, and is almost in a chiastic form. It starts by stating that you should … Continue reading
Posted in action, courage, doing, habits, learning, procrastination
Tagged @2ndharvest, Ashleigh Brilliant, doing, everything, excuse
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The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in the long run it’s truth that prevails.
The power of truth never declines. Force and violence may be effective in the short term, but in the long run it’s truth that prevails. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the futility … Continue reading
Posted in calm, peace, relaxation, truth, victory
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, force, power, truth, violence
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It’s the quality of books, not the quantity, that matters. Careful selections benefit; great and varied assortments serve only for delight.
It’s the quality of books, not the quantity, that matters. Careful selections benefit; great and varied assortments serve only for delight. – Seneca What does that mean? This was a very interesting post to me, given my love for books. … Continue reading
