Category Archives: clarity

It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once.

Posted on 11 July 2012 by philosiblog

It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once. – David Hume What does that mean? This is a quote about small steps. Excepting the violent overthrow of a government, the erosion of liberty tends to … Continue reading →

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I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific.

Posted on 9 July 2012 by philosiblog

I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. – Lily Tomlin What does that mean? As this is a quote from a comedienne, you expect it to be funny. However, there is, as with … Continue reading →

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It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.

Posted on 1 June 2012 by philosiblog

It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question. – Eugène Ionesco What does that mean? This is an interesting quote in that it turns a few things around from the usual way we think of them. The quote says … Continue reading →

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When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.

Posted on 22 May 2012 by philosiblog

When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, stated by Sherlock Holmes What does that mean? To me, this is all about logic. If you start with everything you … Continue reading →

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He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.

Posted on 31 March 2012 by philosiblog

He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This one got a chuckle out of me, as I have been on both sides of this quote. If you are expecting someone to … Continue reading →

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Dream. Let nothing dim the light that shines within you.

Posted on 30 March 2012 by philosiblog

Dream. Let nothing dim the light that shines within you. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? To me, this quote says that we all have an inner light, a dream, within us. This is something important for each of us to know, nurture, and empower. What is a dream, … Continue reading →

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You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell a man is wise by his questions.

Posted on 15 March 2012 by philosiblog

You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell a man is wise by his questions. – Naguib Mahfouz What does that mean? Clever answers are one of my favorite things. But, according the quote, all … Continue reading →

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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.

Posted on 5 March 2012 by philosiblog

First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. – Epictetus What does that mean? So how does one become something that they wish to be? According to the quote, the first step … Continue reading →

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In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm.

Posted on 19 February 2012 by philosiblog

In order to use human intelligence properly our mind should be calm. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is fairly straight forward. We humans are a fairly clever lot. We are intelligent and can do a great … Continue reading →

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Let us be of cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come

Posted on 9 February 2012 by philosiblog

Let us be of cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come. – Amy Lowell What does that mean? The quote starts on a high note, urging us to be ‘of cheer’ or happy. The reason why … Continue reading →

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A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval

Posted on 18 November 2011 by philosiblog

A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval. – Mark Twain What does that mean? This quote is talking about a basic function of our minds. We cannot be comfortable without our own mind being comfortable. We are what … Continue reading →

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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony

Posted on 7 November 2011 by philosiblog

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. ― Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This is all about being congruent. Some people will say what they believe is expected, not what is … Continue reading →

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True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they’ve gotta match.

Posted on 25 October 2011 by philosiblog

True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they’ve gotta match. – Erich Fromm What does that mean? Well, as a nerd an the antithesis of a snappy dresser, I might argue with having to have … 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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The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.

Posted on 2 September 2011 by philosiblog

The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? Let’s see if we can dissect the quote, shall we? If I’m reading this right, there are three “main thing” repetitions. Let’s … Continue reading →

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