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Category Archives: dignity
In a race it’s right to want to win but not cheat. So in life; strive for what’s yours, but don’t take others have striven for.
In a race it’s right to want to win but not cheat. So in life; strive for what’s yours, but don’t take others have striven for. – Chrysippus What does that mean? This was another interesting quote to research, as … Continue reading
The best revenge is to be unlike the one who performed the injustice.
The best revenge is to be unlike the one who performed the injustice. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is translated in many forms, including “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” which is … Continue reading
Posted in dignity, habits, justice, learning, resistance, self-esteem
Tagged @philosophy_muse, injustice, Marcus Aurelius, performed, revenge
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Compassion is a source of happiness, while self-centerdness can lead ultimately to violence.
Compassion is a source of happiness, while self-centerdness can lead ultimately to violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the dichotomy of life. In it we have a pair of polar opposites, with … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, dignity, empathy, happiness, kindness, obstacles
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, happiness, self-centeredness
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When you face problems in your lives, don’t resort to the use of force, try to employ dialogue to find a solution.
When you face problems in your lives, don’t resort to the use of force, try to employ dialogue to find a solution. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Everyone faces issues or problems at some point in their life. … Continue reading
Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Not because they are nice, but because you are.
Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Not because they are nice, but because you are. – Unknown What does that mean? If we waited until others were nice to us before we are nice to them, it might be a … Continue reading
All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal.
All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Unfortunately, the “all” needs the usual caveat about the people who aren’t quite normal, and … Continue reading
Posted in dignity, freedom, happiness, peace, reflection
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, happiness, live, peace, undisturbed
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The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune.
The happiness he gives, is quite as great as if it cost a fortune. – Charles Dickens (speaking as Ebenezer Scrooge) What does that mean? On this day in 1842, Charles Dickens published his famous book “A Christmas Carol.” This quote is … Continue reading
I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.
I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? Things happen in life. Some of those things change our path in life. Some of them even change … Continue reading
Posted in choice, dignity, failure, goals, self-image, struggle
Tagged @NetworkerMK, changed, happens, Maya Angelou, reduced
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Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.
Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t. – Margaret Thatcher What does that mean? This quote is interesting, as it draws an analogy which I would never have considered. But that’s probably … Continue reading
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. – Theodore Roosevelt What does that mean? This is a quote, taken from a speech by a sitting American President, so I hope … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, dignity, effort, goals, self resepct, work
Tagged @MoveMeQuotes, life, prize, Theodore Roosevelt, work
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Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.
Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own. – Robert Heinlein What does that mean? This is a great quote from one of the great Giants in the Science Fiction Genre. The interesting thing … Continue reading
Posted in dignity, happiness, judgement, love, self resepct, tolerance
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, condition, happiness, love, Robert Heinlein
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All generalizations are dangerous, even this one.
All generalizations are dangerous, even this one. – Alexandre Dumas (father, son) What does that mean? There seems to be some confusion as to which Alexandre Dumas is the author of this quote, the father or the son. However, either way, it is … Continue reading
Posted in belief, dignity, individuality, judgement, perspective, tolerance
Tagged @myhoacommunity, Alexandre Dumas, dangerous, generalizations, one
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I shall never allow myself to stoop so low as to hate any man.
I shall never allow myself to stoop so low as to hate any man. – Booker T. Washington What does that mean? This is something he said a lot. It has been recorded in slight variants, including substituting ‘permit’ for ‘allow’ as … Continue reading
Posted in anger, confidence, dignity, emotion, self resepct, struggle
Tagged @Talkmaster, Booker T. Washington, hate, never, stoop
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My heart is ever at your service.
My heart is ever at your service. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? In the play, the words are spoken by Captain Alcibiades, who first pleads for Timon’s life, then (having been banished from Athens for trying save Timon) later … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, dignity, help, humanitarianism, respect, service, tolerance
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, heart, service, William Shakespeare
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