Category Archives: action

Examine men’s ruling principles, even those of the wise, what kind of things they avoid, and what kind they pursue.

Posted on 8 August 2016 by philosiblog

Examine men’s ruling principles, even those of the wise, what kind of things they avoid, and what kind they pursue. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? To me, this is about choosing friends, acquaintances and associates. It asks who … Continue reading →

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Money is human happiness in the abstract.

Posted on 18 July 2016 by philosiblog

Money is human happiness in the abstract. – Schopenhauer What does that mean? The longer version of the quote (included at the bottom of the post) goes on to state that once one can no longer be happy, in concrete … Continue reading →

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The quality of our actions, whether they are positive or negative, depends on our motivation. This is why we have to transform our minds.

Posted on 5 May 2016 by philosiblog

The quality of our actions, whether they are positive or negative, depends on our motivation. This is why we have to transform our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? All that we do are our actions. We do … Continue reading →

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The higher our position the more modestly we should behave.

Posted on 7 March 2016 by philosiblog

The higher our position the more modestly we should behave. – Cicero What does that mean? This was an interesting quote to source, as it had variant wording. And while attributed to Cicero, he claims it was said by King Philip of … Continue reading →

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Success and rest don’t sleep together.

Posted on 18 February 2016 by philosiblog

Success and rest don’t sleep together. – Russian Proverb What does that mean? When we think of successful people, we often think of their lives of leisure. The act of achieving success gives one the chance to relax and take … Continue reading →

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Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.

Posted on 11 February 2016 by philosiblog

Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? Everybody has problems. That’s a fact. Some problems are tougher than others, others are easy. Some are worse to have, and some … Continue reading →

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Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.

Posted on 28 December 2015 by philosiblog

Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide. – Cicero What does that mean? Excess is often synonymous with too much of something. But you can also have an excess of caution, or in other words, you can … Continue reading →

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There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now.

Posted on 10 December 2015 by philosiblog

There is almost no such thing as ready. There is only now. – Hugh Laurie What does that mean? This is a very short version of a longer (but still abbreviated) quote: “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life … Continue reading →

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Ability without honor is useless.

Posted on 30 November 2015 by philosiblog

Ability without honor is useless. – Cicero What does that mean? A similar quote is attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, who said “Ability without honor has no value,” so it appears to be a popular thought. Ability, in this quote, … Continue reading →

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Never confuse movement with action.

Posted on 26 November 2015 by philosiblog

Never confuse movement with action. – Ernest Hemingway What does that mean? This quote was related in the book by Marlene Dietrich, who added “In those five words he gave me a whole philosophy.” Let’s start with movement. Movement can … Continue reading →

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The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch.

Posted on 12 November 2015 by philosiblog

The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? I find this is an interesting quote, as in my life I have been both a doer and a watcher. … Continue reading →

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If you wish to be a writer, write.

Posted on 22 October 2015 by philosiblog

If you wish to be a writer, write. – Epictetus What does that mean? While it is usually hard to find these quotes, I have managed to find a precise source for this quote of Epictetus. It is in his … Continue reading →

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Idealistic as it may sound, altruism should be the driving force in business, not just competition and a desire for wealth.

Posted on 19 October 2015 by philosiblog

Idealistic as it may sound, altruism should be the driving force in business, not just competition and a desire for wealth. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start with a definition of altruism. From dictionary.com, we get “the … Continue reading →

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It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another.

Posted on 1 October 2015 by philosiblog

It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? Inflicting pain on others. The vast majority of us do not do inflict … Continue reading →

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How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks.

Posted on 21 September 2015 by philosiblog

How much time he gains who does not look to see what his neighbor says or does or thinks. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is a shorter, Twiter-friendly version of a passage from his book Meditations regarding … Continue reading →

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