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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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…

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…

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.

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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