Category Archives: chocolate

To understand your parents’ love you must raise children yourself

Posted on 9 January 2012 by philosiblog

To understand your parents’ love you must raise children yourself. – Chinese Proverbs What does that mean? This will be a challenge to explain. If you have kids, you already know what the quote is talking about. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual.

Posted on 8 January 2012 by philosiblog

The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fairly pragmatic statement. There are only a handful of individuals in the world who … Continue reading →

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However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results

Posted on 22 November 2011 by philosiblog

However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? It means that you need to check your results regularly! Even the best laid plans, with all probable contingencies accounted for, can … Continue reading →

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Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone

Posted on 23 October 2011 by philosiblog

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this talks about a fundamental human need, the need of love and kindness. … Continue reading →

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To see the right and not to do it is cowardice

Posted on 12 October 2011 by philosiblog

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice. ~ Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how and when it was translated. I would … Continue reading →

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Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.

Posted on 4 October 2011 by philosiblog

Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? To me this speaks to the root of charity, and charity is part of giving … Continue reading →

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One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving.

Posted on 3 October 2011 by philosiblog

One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving. – Amy Carmichael Similarly stated as “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” to Robert Louis Stevenson. What does that mean? The first half … Continue reading →

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If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

Posted on 22 September 2011 by philosiblog

If you hear a voice within you say “you cannot paint,” then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. – Vincent Van Gogh What does that mean? This is similar to yesterday’s post, which dealt with fear. … Continue reading →

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Everyone can understand from natural experience and common sense that affection is crucial from the day of birth; it is the basis of life.

Posted on 18 September 2011 by philosiblog

Everyone can understand from natural experience and common sense that affection is crucial from the day of birth; it is the basis of life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This one seems straight forward enough. He says that affection, the … Continue reading →

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Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.

Posted on 1 May 2011 by philosiblog

Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? As the Dalai Lama is a religious leader, I believe he is qualifying his … Continue reading →

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All you need is love. But a little chocolate now & then doesn’t hurt.

Posted on 22 April 2011 by philosiblog

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now & then doesn’t hurt. – Charles Schulz What does that mean? So many of my posts have been kind of heavy of late, so let’s try something a little lighter … Continue reading →

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As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

Posted on 31 March 2011 by philosiblog

As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. – Albert Schweitzer What does that mean? When I’m mad at someone, often because I think they’re being mean, or there has been some kind of … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we expect more from others because we’d be willing to do that much for them them.

Posted on 29 March 2011 by philosiblog

Sometimes we expect more from others because we’d be willing to do that much for them them. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, it speaks of optimism and generosity, of giving and of love.  Most of us have … Continue reading →

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It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

Posted on 23 March 2011 by philosiblog

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop. – Confucius What does that mean? Keep on keeping on! Go the distance. It isn’t over until I win. However you want to word it, … Continue reading →

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Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Posted on 9 March 2011 by philosiblog

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? To me, this talks of acquiescence to greater and greater ills.  Weakness in attitude: attitude towards what?  The second half, speaking of character, points to the … Continue reading →

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