Category Archives: confidence

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.

Posted on 21 January 2016 by philosiblog

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf. – Jon Kabat-Zinn What does that mean? Waves are unstoppable. They are a force of nature. They may change heights and intensity, but still they come. We can … Continue reading →

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It ain’t over till it’s over.

Posted on 24 September 2015 by philosiblog

It ain’t over till it’s over. – Yogi Berra What does that mean? This is a strongly sourced quote: “In July 1969, Berra’s Mets trailed the Chicago Cubs by 9½ games in the National League East. The Mets rallied to … Continue reading →

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It is always helpful to remain honest and truthful in the face of difficulty.

Posted on 28 July 2014 by philosiblog

It is always helpful to remain honest and truthful in the face of difficulty. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote speaks of the challenge we face when the going gets tough. What will we do, … Continue reading →

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We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection.

Posted on 2 June 2014 by philosiblog

We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts by stating that we all have needs. The basic needs are for human values. These values are rooted or … Continue reading →

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Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.

Posted on 27 February 2014 by philosiblog

Opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared. – George S. Clason What does that mean? This is a quote from a vintage book, which was published just before the Great Depression, called “The … Continue reading →

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What is harder than rock? What is softer than water? Yet hard rocks are hollowed out by soft water.

Posted on 15 February 2014 by philosiblog

What is harder than rock? What is softer than water? Yet hard rocks are hollowed out by soft water. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a neat quote about the power of persistent, as well as consistent, effort. … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to beat a guy when he’s got his mind made up that he’s going to win.

Posted on 8 January 2014 by philosiblog

It’s hard to beat a guy when he’s got his mind made up that he’s going to win. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This quote is about the reason why. We all have things we want to do, and the … Continue reading →

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We are not trying to entertain the critics. I’ll take my chances with the public.

Posted on 5 December 2013 by philosiblog

We are not trying to entertain the critics. I’ll take my chances with the public. – Walt Disney What does that mean? I think this is a great way to live our lives. No matter what we do, there will always … Continue reading →

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It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable.

Posted on 30 November 2013 by philosiblog

It is the power of the mind to be unconquerable. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as anyone who as argued with someone may well have found out the hard way. Sometimes, their mind is just … Continue reading →

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Arrogance requires advertising. Confidence speaks for itself.

Posted on 27 November 2013 by philosiblog

Arrogance requires advertising. Confidence speaks for itself. – Dr. Farrah Gray What does that mean? This one, while hard to source, is worth some thought. Think of arrogance, and then think of confidence. Which one needs help, and which stands alone? … Continue reading →

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Talent is God given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful.

Posted on 20 November 2013 by philosiblog

Talent is God given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful. – John Wooden What does that mean? This is a caution against ego, from a coach who knew a few players who had one. It … Continue reading →

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He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good.

Posted on 18 November 2013 by philosiblog

He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good. – Jewish Proverb What does that mean? This is a bit of practical wisdom, from a people who have known the bad times. To me, this … Continue reading →

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Genius is one of the many forms of insanity.

Posted on 6 November 2013 by philosiblog

Genius is one of the many forms of insanity. – Cesare Lombroso What does that mean? There are people with normal minds, and there are those who are not exactly normal. Most of us think of the people on one side of … Continue reading →

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Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Posted on 20 September 2013 by philosiblog

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? Many aspects of our life and our actions are linked. This quote describes how kindness impacts our lives in … Continue reading →

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In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

Posted on 17 September 2013 by philosiblog

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy. – Cicero What does that mean? I’m not an expert in how Latin is translated, and I was unable to find the exact source of the quote, so I’m going to have … Continue reading →

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