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Category Archives: calm
He who has great power should use it lightly.
He who has great power should use it lightly. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is from a play by Seneca, wherein the Greek heroes Pyrrhus (son of Achilles) and Agamemnon are discussing the fate (death) of a … Continue reading
Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul.
Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? To me, this quote is a bit of a double edged sword. If your soul (to me, this … Continue reading
Posted in calm, emotion, habits, learning, peace, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, Marcus Aurelius, quieter, soul, untroubled
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In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace.
In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There are not many people left in this world who would argue against a modern education for … Continue reading
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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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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No matter what our motivation may be, if we are not realistic we will not fulfill our goal.
No matter what our motivation may be, if we are not realistic we will not fulfill our goal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Ah, the age old battle between reality and idealism. We all want something, and much of … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, goal, motivation, realistic
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It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings.
It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a very interesting quote, … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, caring, help, improve, motivation
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, harmful, hatred
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I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.
I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being. – Confucius What does that mean? Ever feel like you should be doing something else? Ever feel like something inside of you desperately wants to … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, center, Confucius, deep, everything
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Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for.
Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is the basis of a … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, individuals, inner peace, world peace
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Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge.
Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, as you might imagine is about forgiveness and the power that one simple act has to change our … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, stop
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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote isn’t about the fear of a tiger eating … Continue reading
The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us.
The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Everyone I know is looking for peace of mind. If they have none, they want some. If they have some, they want … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, external, opponent, peace of mind
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Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly.
Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? At the beginning of the quote, it talks about how anger destroys our peace of mind. I … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, destroys, peace
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Our real guide is our own mind, our sense of reason.
Our real guide is our own mind, our sense of reason. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote covers nearly all of humanity. Yes, there are some who have issues, and who cannot behave or be reasonable. But they … Continue reading
Anybody can become angry. But to be angry… at the right time and for the right purpose is not within everybody’s power.
Anybody can become angry. But to be angry… at the right time and for the right purpose is not within everybody’s power. – Aristotle What does that mean? This is a popular quote, but shortened for twitter. The longer version is: … Continue reading
Posted in anger, calm, compassion, relaxation, time, understanding
Tagged @gcu, angry, anybody, Aristotle, right
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