Category Archives: cooperation

Half a loaf is better than no bread.

Posted on 19 March 2014 by philosiblog

Half a loaf is better than no bread. – English Proverb What does that mean? Sometimes we want it all. Sometimes we just don’t want to compromise. Sometimes we won’t take no for an answer. And we risk losing it … Continue reading →

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Only the guy who isn’t rowing has time to rock the boat.

Posted on 24 December 2013 by philosiblog

Only the guy who isn’t rowing has time to rock the boat. – Jean-Paul Sartre What does that mean? If you have ever rowed a boat, you know it’s a pretty intense job. Even something as simple as paddling a canoe … Continue reading →

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Don’t find fault, find a remedy.

Posted on 2 December 2013 by philosiblog

Don’t find fault, find a remedy. – Henry Ford What does that mean? As an engineer, this is my pet peeve. People bring me things, and say “It’s broken,” and walk away. That’s not very helpful, is it? I don’t think … Continue reading →

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That is never too often repeated, which is never sufficiently learned.

Posted on 15 June 2013 by philosiblog

That is never too often repeated, which is never sufficiently learned. – Seneca What does that mean? Let’s start by unwinding the negatives and reversing the halves. That brings us to “That which hasn’t been learned, hasn’t been repeated often … Continue reading →

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Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

Posted on 12 May 2013 by philosiblog

Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote answers the problem it poses by stating the opposites for each of the deficiencies. Anger can be countered … Continue reading →

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Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.

Posted on 25 June 2012 by philosiblog

Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it. – George Orwell What does that mean? To me, this is the eternal deceit of humankind. Starting … Continue reading →

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Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.

Posted on 19 June 2012 by philosiblog

Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. – Dr Wil Rose What does that mean? I like quotes that challenge the usual thought process. Many, perhaps most, score … Continue reading →

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One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.

Posted on 8 March 2012 by philosiblog

One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. – Arthur Ashe What does that mean? This is a quote that seems so obvious, but so many people haven’t thought it out. While I have … Continue reading →

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It is my hope that the twenty-first century will be a century when a more caring, responsible, and compassionate humanity will emerge

Posted on 1 January 2012 by philosiblog

It is my hope that the twenty-first century will be a century when a more caring, responsible, and compassionate humanity will emerge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? As we start a New Year, it’s a great time to renew … Continue reading →

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There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt

Posted on 24 December 2011 by philosiblog

There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Without going deep into the history of the Italian Renaissance City State era, the quote … Continue reading →

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The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred

Posted on 18 December 2011 by philosiblog

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote lauds those who can conquer their inner demons of anger and hatred. In doing so, the quote says that it is … Continue reading →

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One can acquire everything in solitude, except character

Posted on 6 December 2011 by philosiblog

One can acquire everything in solitude, except character. – Stendahl What does that mean? It means you can read books, you can meditate, you can pray, you can sing, you can learn to dance (solo) and you can practice all kinds … Continue reading →

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You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims.

Posted on 18 October 2011 by philosiblog

You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims. – Harriet Woods What does that mean? This quote sounds like it’s promoting win-win methods over win-lose methods, which I call cooperation. Most of … Continue reading →

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Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue.

Posted on 25 September 2011 by philosiblog

Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a variation of “violence begets more violence” but is stated from the opposite direction. He is calling … Continue reading →

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There is no delight in owning anything unshared.

Posted on 2 July 2011 by philosiblog

There is no delight in owning anything unshared. – Seneca What does that mean? This seems fairly straight forward, doesn’t it? How many things have you ever purchased that you deliberately hid from the world, that nobody else knew about? … Continue reading →

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