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Category Archives: desire
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting way of wording this sentiment. If we remember that today’s … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, happiness, individuality, peace, respect
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, differences, equal, forget
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The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it.
The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it. – Seneca What does that mean? Which team hopes more for good fortune (or good luck), the team which has worked hard and prepared for the contest, or the one … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, desire, effort, improve, procrastination, success
Tagged @philo_quotes, deserve, fortune, hope, Seneca
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Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems.
Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? With the world suffering from war in nearly every corner, the quote is pretty obviously true. It has been true through out history. War and civil … Continue reading
Posted in anger, communication, desire, hope, patience, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, history, problems, violence
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The hottest love has the coldest end.
The hottest love has the coldest end. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote caught my eye as there was recently a discussion on one of my other posts about how love ends. The quote starts by talking about the … Continue reading
Posted in anger, desire, love, motivation, passion, reflection
Tagged @mister_quotes, coldest, hottest, love, Socrates
6 Comments
Practice, work hard, and give it everything you have.
Practice, work hard, and give it everything you have. – Dizzy Dean What does that mean? I’m sure you’ve heard something like this at some point in your life. Perhaps from a parent or perhaps from your boss. It’s the workman’s … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, exceptionalism, passion, personal growth, work
Tagged @rleseberg, Dizzy Dean, give, practice, work
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Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. – Robert Frost What does that mean? Well, irresistible is defined as “Impossible to resist.” or “Having an overpowering appeal” and desire is defined as “A wish or longing.”, “The object of … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, imagination, love, self-image, strategy
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, desire, irresistible, love, Robert Frost
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Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.
Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete quote … Continue reading
What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat.
What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat. – Seneca What does that mean? This one is so true, it almost hurts. It is especially this time of year, when it is all … Continue reading
Posted in choice, contentment, desire, passion, simplicity, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, nature, obtainable, reach, Seneca
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Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave ’em all over everything you do.
Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave ’em all over everything you do. – Elvis Presley What does that mean? Think what you will of the King of Rock and Roll, but he did have a way … Continue reading
Posted in action, character, choice, desire, motivation, value
Tagged Elvis Presley, fingerprints, mosby504, same, values
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Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess.
Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened quote. A more complete version of the … Continue reading
Posted in desire, focus, gratitude, happiness, perspective, reflection
Tagged @SiteOfCites, blessings, dreams, indulge, Marcus Aurelius
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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero What does that mean? Needless to say, this quote is from the days before the iPhone, computers, cars, and all that tech stuff that most … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, judgement, moderation, reflection, simplicity
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, everything, garden, library
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Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.
Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play. – Mike Singletary What does that mean? Isn’t that what you want to do? Do you want to spend your life just watching it go by, … Continue reading
Posted in desire, emotion, goals, motivation, passion, play
Tagged @Sports_Greats, favorite, game, Mike Singletary, play
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Whenever men are not obliged to fight from necessity, they fight from ambition.
Whenever men are not obliged to fight from necessity, they fight from ambition. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is sad, but true. There are times when people are forced to fight. The violence at that point is somewhat forgivable, … Continue reading
Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss.
Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss. – Epicurus What does that mean? I love this quote, as it is all about attachment and the fear of loss. If you … Continue reading
Posted in caution, desire, emotion, fear, moderation, simplicity
Tagged @philo_quotes, Epicurus, possession, riches, torment
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A feeble body weakens the mind.
A feeble body weakens the mind. – Jean-Jacques Rousseau What does that mean? While having a robust body doesn’t guarantee your mind will be equally robust, there are few who have maintained a strong mind while allowing their body to become … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, effort, flexibility, habits, strength
Tagged @blackposimage, feeble, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, mind, weakens
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