Category Archives: creativity

The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.

Posted on 3 May 2013 by philosiblog

The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? This witty quote uses a chiasmus to point out the importance of how something is done. In this case, the subject … Continue reading →

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If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.

Posted on 29 April 2013 by philosiblog

If the wind will not serve, take to the oars. – Latin Proverb What does that mean? This quote is another really simple way of reminding us that it is wise to have a PlanB ready, just in case the … Continue reading →

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I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.

Posted on 10 December 2012 by philosiblog

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault. – Cicero What does that mean? In this case, the phrase “by creation” means to form or create something new. In other words, the quote is implying that it is better to criticize … Continue reading →

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All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.

Posted on 5 December 2012 by philosiblog

All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. – Walt Disney What does that mean? This is yet another Twitter-friendly of a slightly longer quote: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all … Continue reading →

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It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you.

Posted on 12 October 2012 by philosiblog

It’s not the lack of resources, it’s your lack of resourcefulness that stops you. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is a shout-out to all the self-made people of the world. Not everyone starts life with money, privilege, or … Continue reading →

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Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.

Posted on 10 September 2012 by philosiblog

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections. – Unknown What does that mean? Being happy with what you have, that is the core of happiness. When you can let … Continue reading →

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Very early, I knew that the only object in life was to grow.

Posted on 23 May 2012 by philosiblog

Very early, I knew that the only object in life was to grow. – Margaret Fuller What does that mean? This is a very interesting quote from a fascinating person. From her biography, she was taught by her father (a … 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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No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.

Posted on 21 April 2012 by philosiblog

No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? “They never saw it coming!” That is the root of this quote. Whether it’s an unexpected … Continue reading →

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The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases.

Posted on 20 April 2012 by philosiblog

The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases. – Carl Jung What does that mean? Let’s face facts. One size most emphatically does not fit all! I’ve known that my … Continue reading →

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One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves.

Posted on 7 April 2012 by philosiblog

One must emulate both the fox and the lion, because a lion cannot defy a snare, while a fox cannot defy a pack of wolves. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter shortened quote, which is stated more … Continue reading →

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I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.

Posted on 2 April 2012 by philosiblog

I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile. – Walter Chrysler What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as … Continue reading →

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Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.

Posted on 23 March 2012 by philosiblog

Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will. – Jawaharlal Nehru What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, in that it attempts to … Continue reading →

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Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.

Posted on 7 February 2012 by philosiblog

Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. – Franklin D. Roosevelt What does that mean? This is a quote about the author’s definition of happiness. The quote says that the joy of achievement is one … Continue reading →

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Men almost always walk in paths beaten by others and act by imitation

Posted on 21 January 2012 by philosiblog

Men almost always walk in paths beaten by others and act by imitation. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a Twitter friendly version of the full quote. However, I believe that it stands well on it’s own, and it … Continue reading →

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