Category Archives: communication

What orators lack in depth they make up for in length.

Posted on 21 March 2013 by philosiblog

What orators lack in depth they make up for in length. – Montesquieu What does that mean? This is the unfortunate reality for many college and university students. And for many of the rest of us, during the political season. People … Continue reading →

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We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.

Posted on 17 March 2013 by philosiblog

We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting way of wording this sentiment. If we remember that today’s … Continue reading →

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Communication is hearing what’s not being said.

Posted on 22 February 2013 by philosiblog

Communication is hearing what’s not being said. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a quote that has been said in many ways by many people, but the basic point is always the same. There are always two parts … Continue reading →

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Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems.

Posted on 3 February 2013 by philosiblog

Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? With the world suffering from war in nearly every corner, the quote is pretty obviously true. It has been true through out history. War and civil … Continue reading →

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Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.

Posted on 1 January 2013 by philosiblog

Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. – Robert Frost What does that mean? Well, irresistible is defined as “Impossible to resist.” or “Having an overpowering appeal” and desire is defined as “A wish or longing.”, “The object of … Continue reading →

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The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.

Posted on 26 December 2012 by philosiblog

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting way of making an analogy. One page of a book will only give you so … Continue reading →

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Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Posted on 29 October 2012 by philosiblog

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. – Aristotle What does that mean? This is another neat quote, being based on mythology written about by Aristotle’s mentor, Plato (in his work, Symposium). The story goes that humans … Continue reading →

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Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.

Posted on 16 October 2012 by philosiblog

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? I like this quote, especially how it twists the words around to make two very similarly sounding phrases mean the exact opposites of each … Continue reading →

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The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share.

Posted on 2 September 2012 by philosiblog

The many factors which divide us are actually much more superficial than those we share. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Just think about this quote, and it’s implications, for a moment. You may disagree with a family member over a … Continue reading →

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Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.

Posted on 12 July 2012 by philosiblog

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens. – Jimi Hendrix What does that mean? I like this one. Not only is the quote spot-on, it’s from a Rock-n-Roll guitar god. Who would expect such an incredible bit of insight from such a source? … Continue reading →

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I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments.

Posted on 6 June 2012 by philosiblog

I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. – Dwight D. Eisenhower What does that mean? To me, this is a quote only a warrior could make. It … Continue reading →

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Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.

Posted on 20 May 2012 by philosiblog

Whenever I meet someone I try to look for their positive qualities, which immediately gives me a feeling of connectedness with them.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? When you meet someone, either a new person, or a person you have … Continue reading →

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I praise loudly; I blame softly.

Posted on 3 May 2012 by philosiblog

I praise loudly; I blame softly. – Catherine II (the Great) What does that mean? This quote would help make the world a better place in which to live, if we could all agree to live in it’s spirit. By … 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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Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction.

Posted on 14 February 2012 by philosiblog

Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? Lovers looking at each other is the infatuation stage of a relationship, although even old married couples do … Continue reading →

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