Category Archives: contribution

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.

Posted on 5 April 2012 by philosiblog

It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. – Thomas Hobbes What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. It would be nice if wisdom wrote the law, wouldn’t it? How many of you can think … Continue reading →

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The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition.

Posted on 22 March 2012 by philosiblog

The basic quality that any great story must have is a story that illustrates the human condition. – William Shatner What does that mean? While this quote is about telling a story, I’m going to use an old quote from … Continue reading →

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The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish.

Posted on 11 March 2012 by philosiblog

The human capacity to care for others isn’t something trivial or something to be taken for granted. Rather it is something we should cherish. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the gentle side of human nature. It … Continue reading →

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America is woven of many strands. I would recognise them and let it so remain.

Posted on 1 March 2012 by philosiblog

America is woven of many strands. I would recognise them and let it so remain. – Ralph Ellison What does that mean? This is another of a series of Twitter-shortened quotes. The full text is: “America is woven of many … Continue reading →

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History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.

Posted on 20 February 2012 by philosiblog

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? This quote reminds us that we cannot change the past. What has happened is done … Continue reading →

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It is because of my wish to be helpful that I share my ideas and experiences; being helpful to even one person is valuable

Posted on 5 February 2012 by philosiblog

It is because of my wish to be helpful that I share my ideas and experiences; being helpful to even one person is valuable. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This was a great quote for me, as it explains, … Continue reading →

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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.

Posted on 7 January 2012 by philosiblog

It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.  – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is a little petty, but there is a certain satisfaction in putting something over on someone who regularly tries to deceive others. Successfully lying to … Continue reading →

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There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart

Posted on 1 December 2011 by philosiblog

There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? Humility, or the act of being humble, is about being modest, and is the antithesis of arrogance and pride. Acting in a humble manner … Continue reading →

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Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you

Posted on 11 November 2011 by philosiblog

“Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact, and that is, everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you … the minute that you understand that you … 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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Any man may easily do harm…

Posted on 6 June 2011 by philosiblog

Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another. – Plato What does that mean? Well, I’m afraid I have to disagree slightly with him.  It’s a quibble, but :  Anyone CAN do good.  Many … Continue reading →

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Don’t cheat the world of…

Posted on 19 May 2011 by philosiblog

Don’t cheat the world of your contribution. Give it what you’ve got. – Steven Pressfield What does that mean? This is an admonition to do your best.  I believe that everyone is here because there is one thing that only … Continue reading →

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Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do.

Posted on 6 May 2011 by philosiblog

Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do. With such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling. – Virgil What does that mean? This time, … Continue reading →

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Let him that would move the world first move himself.

Posted on 19 April 2011 by philosiblog

Let him that would move the world first move himself. – Socrates What does that mean? I considered the word “move” to be the equivalent of “change.”  Someone who has a degree in Ancient Greek Language and Literature can feel … Continue reading →

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