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Category Archives: attitude
To you all you have appears small; to me all I have appears great.
To you all you have appears small; to me all I have appears great. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as he was born a Roman slave. He learned from an early age that he … Continue reading
The higher our position the more modestly we should behave.
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
Posted in action, attitude, humility, kindness, leadership, power
Tagged @thehrgoddess, Cicero, higher, modest, position
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau What does that mean? This quote starts describing patience, and assigning it a flavor. A very strong and not very pleasant flavor. A flavor to which we can relate. … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, choice, habits, improve, patience
Tagged @philosophy_muse, bitter, fruit, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, patience, sweet
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A volunteer is worth twenty pressed men.
A volunteer is worth twenty pressed men – English Proverb What does that mean? Also seen as “worth 10 pressed men” and other numeric ratios. A ‘press gang’ was a term for people conscripted, usually informally, by military units … Continue reading
We must design education that provides for both knowledge and a healthy mind, creating a sense of compassion that responds to all humanity.
We must design education that provides for both knowledge and a healthy mind, creating a sense of compassion that responds to all humanity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Education is the term we use to describe how we … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, belief, compassion, knowledge, learning, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, design, healthy, provides
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Whether we follow a religious path or not, as human beings we all need affection.
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
Posted in affection, attitude, emotion, friendship, love, reflection
Tagged @DalaiLama, affection, Dalai Lama, follow, human
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Anger has this poor quality: It refuses to be ruled. Anger rages against truth itself if the truth is shown to be contrary to its own will.
Anger has this poor quality: It refuses to be ruled. Anger rages against truth itself if the truth is shown to be contrary to its own will. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote details but one of the … Continue reading
It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age.
It is as foolish to fear death as it is to fear old age; for just as old age follows youth, thus death follows old age. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another quote shortened for use on … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, fear, perspective, preparation, truth, understanding
Tagged @quotesofseneca, death, foolish, old, Seneca
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Stressed spelled backwards is Desserts – something to think about!
Stressed spelled backwards is Desserts – something to think about! – Unknown What does that mean? Based on the image from the confirmation site listed at the bottom of the post, this quote has been around since at least the … Continue reading
The universe is change; life is what thinking makes of it.
The universe is change; life is what thinking makes of it. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is about how life works, and one way of looking at it. Change happens. There is no way around it, … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, change, obstacles, perspective, strength, thinking
Tagged @thequote, change, life, Marcus Aurelius, univers
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In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of the things not meant for you.
In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of the things not meant for you. – Buddhist saying What does that mean? As far as anyone can … Continue reading
Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.
Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness. – Seneca What does that mean? I think this is a great topic for the weekend, don’t you? We all have our issues and our troubles in life. For those who have an issue with … Continue reading
Posted in anger, attitude, emotion, habits, moderation, reflection
Tagged @stoicrevival, drunkenness, madness, Seneca, voluntary
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Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow.
Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? Life isn’t easy. There are problems, or as I prefer, obstacles, challenges, and difficulties. Or if you prefer to stand cowering … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, giving, growth, improve, obstacles, perspective
Tagged @PosPowPot, gift, grow, problem, Tony Robbins
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Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it.
Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm and tames the fury of the water around it. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is about being the rock in the storm. It … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, decision, exceptionalism, habits, hope, strength
Tagged @AureliusQuotes, break, Marcus Aurelius, promontory, waves
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Associate with people who will improve you.
Associate with people who will improve you. – Seneca What does that mean? As is so often the case, the quote has been shortened to fit within the confines of the structure allowed by Twitter. The longer version of the … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, learning, motivation, personal growth, self improvement, time
Tagged @stoicrevival, associate, improve, people, Seneca
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