Category Archives: affection

The more we are concerned for the well-being of others, the closer we will feel to each other.

Posted on 11 August 2014 by philosiblog

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 →

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We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection.

Posted on 2 June 2014 by philosiblog

We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts by stating that we all have needs. The basic needs are for human values. These values are rooted or … Continue reading →

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Whether we follow a religious path or not, as human beings we all need affection.

Posted on 28 April 2014 by philosiblog

Whether we follow a religious path or not, as human beings we all need affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Even tough guys need a little affection. Sometimes very little, but they’ve got a soft spot somewhere. Even Hollywood … Continue reading →

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The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.

Posted on 4 November 2013 by philosiblog

The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? A slightly more complete version of the quote is as follows: My love as deep [as the sea]; the more … Continue reading →

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Among human beings trust comes about, not from expressions of wealth or fame, but from our showing affection.

Posted on 22 September 2013 by philosiblog

Among human beings trust comes about, not from expressions of wealth or fame, but from our showing affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about trust, and how we go about earning it. Animals may have a different … Continue reading →

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Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.

Posted on 2 September 2013 by philosiblog

Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts. – Oliver Wendell Holmes What does that mean? This quote is, to me, about the difference between a physical location and an emotion. The quote says that … Continue reading →

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It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends.

Posted on 14 July 2013 by philosiblog

It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? People try all different ways to attract friends. The desire to be admired is strong within us all. This is … Continue reading →

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Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it.

Posted on 17 June 2013 by philosiblog

Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it. – Thomas Fuller What does that mean? This quote, in my mind, is about how someone who is in love reacts to both absence and pretense of their loved one. This quote helps me … Continue reading →

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Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

Posted on 12 May 2013 by philosiblog

Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote answers the problem it poses by stating the opposites for each of the deficiencies. Anger can be countered … Continue reading →

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In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything, and two minus one equals nothing.

Posted on 24 April 2013 by philosiblog

In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything, and two minus one equals nothing. – Mignon McLaughlin What does that mean? It means love is Non-Euclidean (that’s a math joke, for those who don’t get the reference). That said, … Continue reading →

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Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

Posted on 26 March 2013 by philosiblog

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. – St. Augustine of Hippo What does that mean? To me, this quote is the explanation why pregnant women are said to glow with beauty. … Continue reading →

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For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.

Posted on 14 February 2013 by philosiblog

For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. – Judy Garland What does that mean? Trying to logically explain a quote about love… This is going … Continue reading →

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Absence diminished mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and kindles fire.

Posted on 20 December 2012 by philosiblog

Absence diminished mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and kindles fire. – Francois de La Rochefoucauld What does that mean? In this season of holiday celebration, there are many who are away from the ones they love … Continue reading →

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The best way of fulfilling your own interest is to take care of others.

Posted on 16 December 2012 by philosiblog

The best way of fulfilling your own interest is to take care of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I suppose this quote depends on how you define your own interests. Yes, there are things in which you are … Continue reading →

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Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection.

Posted on 28 October 2012 by philosiblog

Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another quote that is easily dismissed by the cynical. It’s easy to dismiss the … Continue reading →

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