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Category Archives: duty
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
Living your life honestly and truthfully will create trust and friendship.
Living your life honestly and truthfully will create trust and friendship. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How do you define your friends or the people you trust? Do the words honest and truthful show up very often? What about … Continue reading
Posted in communication, duty, friendship, honest, mentor, truth
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, friendship, honestly, truthfully
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In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?
In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery? – Saint Augustine What does that mean? In a much longer passage, this quote has an example of a pirate who has been captured and brought before Alexander The … Continue reading
Posted in action, duty, freedom, governance, justice, power
Tagged @philoQuotes, justice, robbery, Saint Augustine, sovereignty
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All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.
All the world’s a stage & all the men and women merely players. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? This is one of the more famous quotes of the Bard. It is said by Jaques: “All the world’s a stage, … Continue reading
Posted in character, duty, goals, improve, leadership, play
Tagged @amber_benson, players, stage, William Shakespeare, world
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Love is when you don’t have to be with another person to touch their heart!
Love is when you don’t have to be with another person to touch their heart! – Torquato Tasso What does that mean? Most of us have been there. Even if it is from loss, perhaps the passing of a beloved grandparent, … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, duty, freedom, friendship, justice, love
Tagged @LargerThanWords, heart, love, Torquato Tasso, touch
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He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.
He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it. – Seneca What does that mean? This is the classic lesson from the origin of Spider Man. Whether from the comics or from the movies, Peter Parker (aka … Continue reading
Posted in action, duty, help, leadership, risk, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, crime, encourages, prevent, Seneca
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Altruism is not merely a religious ideal; it is an indispensable requirement for humanity at large.
Altruism is not merely a religious ideal; it is an indispensable requirement for humanity at large. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote reminds us that while altruism is associated with religious orders and organizations, it is an attitude and … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, caring, duty, humanitarianism, thankful, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, altruism, Dalai Lama, humanity, indispensable
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It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me.
It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me. – Franz Liszt What does that mean? This is a great quote, one that inspires us to leave … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, duty, education, giving, service, setting an example
Tagged @PianoLessonGirl, ambition, Franz Liszt, useful, wish
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Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required.
Sometimes it is not enough to do our best; we must do what is required. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? Today, in the USA, we celebrate Memorial Day, a day dedicated to those who have made the ultimate … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, discipline, duty, exceptionalism, personal growth, setting an example
Tagged @DavidRoads, best, enough, required, Winston Churchill
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I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom. – Bob Dylan What does that mean? This is an interesting quote in that it reminds us that freedom comes with responsibility. … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, duty, freedom, help, setting an example, understanding
Tagged @A7MinuteWorkout, Bob Dylan, hero, responsibility, understand
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading
Posted in caution, duty, freedom, governance, obstacles, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, dangerous, governments, Niccolò Machiavelli, society
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Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty
Fear is not a lasting teacher of duty. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is about fear, and duty. Fear is a powerful motivator, but a brief one. Once the danger or threat is gone, so is the … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, duty, fear, habits, motivation, procrastination
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, duty, fear, teacher
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The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings
The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This saying seems to be about the duty of each human being towards … Continue reading
A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.
A mere friend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue. – Russian Proverb What does that mean? As an aside, this is also listed as an Assyrian Proverb. It means just what it says, that a mere … Continue reading
Posted in conscience, duty, friendship, integrity, judgement, loyalty
Tagged @DavidRoads, agree, argue, friend, Russian Proverb
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