Category Archives: creativity

Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds

Posted on 9 December 2011 by philosiblog

Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds. – Franklin D. Roosevelt What does that mean? This quote is a denouncement of predestination. It says quite clearly that we are not prisoners of fate. We are not … Continue reading →

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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking

Posted on 2 December 2011 by philosiblog

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. – Voltaire What does that mean? The preeminent trait of humankind is our ability to think. Yes, some other creatures can do some basic problem solving, but humans are still the … 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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Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic

Posted on 10 October 2011 by philosiblog

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. – Arthur C. Clarke What does that mean? This is the age-old truth of mankind. Was the horseless carriage powered by magic, or a small steam engine? What kind of magic made the telegraph … Continue reading →

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My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life.

Posted on 8 September 2011 by philosiblog

My future starts when I wake up every morning… Every day I find something creative to do with my life. – Miles Davis What does that mean? I believe his quote is saying that he is always thinking about creating. … Continue reading →

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It is the nature of every person to…

Posted on 7 June 2011 by philosiblog

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error. – Marcus Tullius Cicero What does that mean? It says that we all screw up from time to time, it’s part of human nature.  Know … Continue reading →

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As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do.

Posted on 8 May 2011 by philosiblog

As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it reminds us that we are … Continue reading →

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