Category Archives: dignity

If we can refrain from harming others in our everyday actions and words, we can start to give more serious attention to actively doing good.

Posted on 30 June 2013 by philosiblog

If we can refrain from harming others in our everyday actions and words, we can start to give more serious attention to actively doing good. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts by asking us to consider how we … Continue reading →

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Esteem is earned. Esteem for yourself only comes by pushing yourself to do difficult things.

Posted on 4 May 2013 by philosiblog

Esteem is earned. Esteem for yourself only comes by pushing yourself to do difficult things. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Esteem isn’t something they hand out at pep rallies. It’s not something that you can get as a prize … Continue reading →

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The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity.

Posted on 27 April 2013 by philosiblog

The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity. – Seneca What does that mean? While it isn’t stated explicitly, this quote is almost certainly about death, and the transition to what might come after it. … Continue reading →

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Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence.

Posted on 21 April 2013 by philosiblog

Refraining from harm, not out of fear, but out of concern for others, their well-being and out of respect is non-violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote as it is a great way of defining non-violence. … Continue reading →

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Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.

Posted on 26 March 2013 by philosiblog

Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul. – St. Augustine of Hippo What does that mean? To me, this quote is the explanation why pregnant women are said to glow with beauty. … Continue reading →

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I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was… a human being.

Posted on 20 February 2013 by philosiblog

I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was… a human being. – Sidney Poitier What does that mean? Some of us are born into a form of luxury, being part of the … Continue reading →

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In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.

Posted on 27 January 2013 by philosiblog

In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In this quote, the topic is a meaningful life, and how … Continue reading →

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Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends?

Posted on 13 November 2012 by philosiblog

Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends? – Robert Lewis Stevenson What does that mean? To me, this quote is about who you hang with. Who are your friends? Are you proud of … Continue reading →

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Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.

Posted on 27 August 2012 by philosiblog

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? How good does it feel to say “Hi!” to someone, and have them look up with a scowl … Continue reading →

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Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.

Posted on 15 August 2012 by philosiblog

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is another great Stoic quote. It starts out by admitting that there are things that are outside of … Continue reading →

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No one loves the man whom he fears.

Posted on 18 July 2012 by philosiblog

No one loves the man whom he fears. – Aristotle What does that mean? This quote goes way back in time. While this could apply to twisted love relationships, it can also apply to loyalty relationships, as well as leadership … Continue reading →

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I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments.

Posted on 6 June 2012 by philosiblog

I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. – Dwight D. Eisenhower What does that mean? To me, this is a quote only a warrior could make. It … Continue reading →

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Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings.

Posted on 6 May 2012 by philosiblog

Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How well do people without compassion communicate? They’re in editorial cartoons all the time, failing badly at communicating with others. … Continue reading →

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I praise loudly; I blame softly.

Posted on 3 May 2012 by philosiblog

I praise loudly; I blame softly. – Catherine II (the Great) What does that mean? This quote would help make the world a better place in which to live, if we could all agree to live in it’s spirit. By … Continue reading →

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It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.

Posted on 9 April 2012 by philosiblog

It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. W. C. Fields What does that mean? This quote is quite moving, and touches me deeply. It’s also interesting, as the character portrayed by the actor was always quite … Continue reading →

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