Category Archives: contemplation

I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.

Posted on 30 November 2012 by philosiblog

I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. – Estée Lauder What does that mean? This quote goes to the heart of the definition of ‘dream.’ To some, a dream is more a fantasy, something you engage in when you … Continue reading →

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Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.

Posted on 15 November 2012 by philosiblog

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? While this quote might better have been said by Sir Isaac Newton, it’s Albert that is quoted as having said it. This is one of … Continue reading →

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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.

Posted on 10 November 2012 by philosiblog

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is all about the circle of life, and the circular nature of our lives. Things start, things end. The end of … Continue reading →

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You have problems, you think drink helps, then you have two problems.

Posted on 1 October 2012 by philosiblog

You have problems, you think drink helps, then you have two problems. – George Peppard What does that mean? To me, this is just the cold, sober truth. Drinking doesn’t make problems go away, it multiplies them, or at the very … Continue reading →

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It is important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life.

Posted on 16 September 2012 by philosiblog

It is important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Why do we do the things that we do? What are our motivations? What are the reasons behind our actions? … Continue reading →

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There are two methods of fighting, the one by law, the other by force: the first method is that of men, the second of beasts.

Posted on 18 August 2012 by philosiblog

There are two methods of fighting, the one by law, the other by force: the first method is that of men, the second of beasts. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote. The more complete version is … Continue reading →

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The most important things in life aren’t things.

Posted on 13 August 2012 by philosiblog

The most important things in life aren’t things. – Anthony J. DeAngelo What does that mean? Think for a moment about what is most important to you. How many of them were things, rather than people or ideals? Did your cell … Continue reading →

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The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation.

Posted on 6 August 2012 by philosiblog

The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is very close to a principal I have found very useful. This … Continue reading →

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If you don’t learn from your mistakes, there’s no sense making them.

Posted on 3 August 2012 by philosiblog

If you don’t learn from your mistakes, there’s no sense making them. – Laurence J. Peter (also seen as Anonymous) What does that mean? This is another humorous quote, but again, it has a serious point hidden within. The quote is by the author … Continue reading →

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A person does not have to be behind bars to be a prisoner. People can be prisoners or “slaves” of their own concepts and ideas.

Posted on 27 July 2012 by philosiblog

A person does not have to be behind bars to be a prisoner. People can be prisoners or “slaves” of their own concepts and ideas. – Maharaji (Prem Rawat) What does that mean? This quote, to me, is about being slaves … Continue reading →

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Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.

Posted on 8 June 2012 by philosiblog

Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may be another fake quote, as I have seen it attributed in many places, but cannot find … Continue reading →

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Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.

Posted on 5 June 2012 by philosiblog

Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition. – Adam Smith What does that mean? For me, this quote speaks of science and it’s role in helping keep humanity sane. Before science was established as a proper … Continue reading →

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If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time.

Posted on 9 May 2012 by philosiblog

If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting your time. – Billy Joel What does that mean? Face it, you’re either doing something you love, or you aren’t. Actually, for most of us, it’s a mix, and some days … Continue reading →

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It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table.

Posted on 7 May 2012 by philosiblog

It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table. – Johannes Brahms What does that mean? This is a classic. Not just by age, but by it’s nature. Humankind has … Continue reading →

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I don’t need a man to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves.

Posted on 24 April 2012 by philosiblog

I don’t need anyone to rectify my existence. The most profound relationship we will ever have is the one with ourselves. – Shirley MacLaine What does that mean? This was the original quote before it was ret-coned into a more politically … Continue reading →

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