Category Archives: caution

When neither their property nor their honor is touched the marjority of men live content.

Posted on 3 March 2012 by philosiblog

When neither their property nor their honor is touched the majority of men live content. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote excerpt : “It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and … Continue reading →

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I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand.

Posted on 15 February 2012 by philosiblog

I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand. – Susan B. Anthony What does that mean? While this quote is from a … Continue reading →

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Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is

Posted on 17 January 2012 by philosiblog

Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is. – German proverb What does that mean? To me, this quote is reminding us that our emotions are powerful, and can be used to help us or to hurt us. A wolf … Continue reading →

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A thing is not necessarily true because badly uttered, nor false because spoken magnificently

Posted on 27 December 2011 by philosiblog

A thing is not necessarily true because badly uttered, nor false because spoken magnificently. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? Think about that, about how those who lie easily and smoothly use their ability to speak to deceive us. They … Continue reading →

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War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms

Posted on 10 December 2011 by philosiblog

War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I know this quote, and my explanation of it, will rub some the wrong way, but I … Continue reading →

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If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians

Posted on 8 November 2011 by philosiblog

If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians. – Warren Buffett What does that mean? Like the disclaimer says, past performance is not an indicator of future returns. The person who said … Continue reading →

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Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them

Posted on 15 October 2011 by philosiblog

Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m not exactly sure how the Latin was translated to English, but contempt presently means to treat with dislike and scorn. I would imagine that this … Continue reading →

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Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it

Posted on 5 October 2011 by philosiblog

Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it. – Rousseau What does that mean? To me, this is as much a cautionary statement as anything. It cautions us to be … Continue reading →

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A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for.

Posted on 28 September 2011 by philosiblog

A ship is safe in harbour, but that’s not what ships are for. – Grace Hopper (Rear Admiral, USN) – Also seen as attributed to William Shedd. What does that mean? Well, this one is fairly self explanatory. A ship may be safe … Continue reading →

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Anger is never without Reason…

Posted on 7 July 2011 by philosiblog

Anger is never without Reason, but seldom with a good One. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? Anger is frequently seen, and it almost always claims to be justified. However, as Ben rightly states, the reason that is given, it is … Continue reading →

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That which is given with pride…

Posted on 18 June 2011 by philosiblog

That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a cautionary warning regarding the receiving of gifts. If they are given to you by someone who is prideful … Continue reading →

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One cannot refuse to eat just because there is a chance of being choked.

Posted on 28 March 2011 by philosiblog

One cannot refuse to eat just because there is a chance of being choked. – Chinese Proverbs What does that mean? To me, this speaks to fear – a fear that paralyzes, a fear that stops us dead in our … Continue reading →

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