Category Archives: belief

After your death you will be what you were before your birth

Posted on 5 December 2011 by philosiblog

After your death you will be what you were before your birth. – Arthur Schopenhauer What does that mean? This is one of the most logically true discussions of spirituality I am familiar with. It takes no position on what … Continue reading →

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Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become.

Posted on 4 December 2011 by philosiblog

Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Wow, you’d think he’d been reading my posts or something. I could go the route of … Continue reading →

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We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either

Posted on 26 November 2011 by philosiblog

We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The quote is saying that if you have had a stroke of luck, and ended up in an advantageous position, it’s fair … Continue reading →

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Tough times never last, but tough people do

Posted on 23 November 2011 by philosiblog

Tough times never last, but tough people do. – Dr. Robert Schuller What does that mean? Given the current economic situation, this seemed an interesting quote to tackle. It reminds us that the tough times come and go. Even if … Continue reading →

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Nobody who ever gave his best, regretted it.

Posted on 27 October 2011 by philosiblog

Nobody who ever gave his best, regretted it. – George Halas What does that mean? Having done a Vince Lombardi quote about 2 weeks ago, I thought it time to give Papa Bear equal time. (I’m a Bears fan, what can … Continue reading →

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Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.

Posted on 13 October 2011 by philosiblog

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? To me, this quote is about individuality and uniqueness of each of us. We are each unique, even identical twins. While they may act like each … Continue reading →

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In war there is no prize for runner-up

Posted on 1 October 2011 by philosiblog

In war there is no prize for runner-up. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as time is showing this quote to have a few cracks in it. It used to be that in wars, there were … Continue reading →

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Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours.

Posted on 19 September 2011 by philosiblog

Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours. – Richard Bach What does that mean? Put another way, if you argue for your limitations, who will argue against you and against your limitations? Unless you have a full-time side-kick, … Continue reading →

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My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life.

Posted on 8 September 2011 by philosiblog

My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life. – Miles Davis What does that mean? I believe his quote is saying that he is always thinking about creating. … Continue reading →

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Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

Posted on 6 September 2011 by philosiblog

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. – Charles Dickens What does that mean? This is a slightly shortened quote from Our Mutual Friend, Book 2, Chapter 8. However, … Continue reading →

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Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.

Posted on 5 September 2011 by philosiblog

Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. – Carl Jung What does that mean? When we look inside our heart, our true self awakens. Until … Continue reading →

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It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it.

Posted on 3 September 2011 by philosiblog

It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m sure you’ve met someone who spends more time complaining about things than they do working to make things better. … Continue reading →

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If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.

Posted on 1 September 2011 by philosiblog

If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This saying has been stated … Continue reading →

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The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

Posted on 31 August 2011 by philosiblog

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions. – Leonardo da Vinci What does that mean? Let’s face it, I’m the greatest Dad in the world, right? I’ve got the T-Shirt to prove it! Isn’t that what this quote is … Continue reading →

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Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy.

Posted on 22 August 2011 by philosiblog

Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is another short-form, Twitter friendly quote, the entirety of which reads : “Beliefs have the power to create and the power to … Continue reading →

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