Category Archives: emotion

I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.

Posted on 22 March 2013 by philosiblog

I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? This is another version of the Ugly Duckling story. Caterpillars aren’t usually all that cute … Continue reading →

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We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves.

Posted on 15 March 2013 by philosiblog

We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote caught my attention as it reminded me of some of the discussions on one of my other posts. … 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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Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection.

Posted on 24 January 2013 by philosiblog

Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection. – Yakov Smirnoff What does that mean? Have you ever noticed that everyone laughs the same? Well, some laughs are a little peculiar, but everyone on the planet … Continue reading →

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I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion.

Posted on 13 January 2013 by philosiblog

I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about how you feel when you are working on your feelings of love and of … Continue reading →

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A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security.

Posted on 23 December 2012 by philosiblog

A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another interesting sequence of emotional states. The quote says that when you show … Continue reading →

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Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of particular emotions and applying our intelligence, we can transform our minds.

Posted on 25 November 2012 by philosiblog

Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of particular emotions and applying our intelligence, we can transform our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is about the balance of each emotion. No one emotion is perfect, nor are there any emotions … Continue reading →

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Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.

Posted on 9 October 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason.

Posted on 27 September 2012 by philosiblog

Mankind are governed more by their feelings than by reason. – Samuel Adams What does that mean? This quote is from the guy that the beer is named after. This quote is interesting to me, as an engineer, because it reminds … Continue reading →

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Whenever men are not obliged to fight from necessity, they fight from ambition.

Posted on 22 September 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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I’ve never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful.

Posted on 20 September 2012 by philosiblog

I’ve never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. – Sophia Loren What does that mean? This is another in a long line of Twitter-friendly shortened quotes. The full quote is: “I’ve never tried to … Continue reading →

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Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss.

Posted on 12 September 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets.

Posted on 11 September 2012 by philosiblog

I want to live my life so that my nights are not full of regrets. – D.H. Lawrence What does that mean? Have you ever spent a portion of an evening not sleeping, but going over recent events? How often was … Continue reading →

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It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean.

Posted on 31 August 2012 by philosiblog

It’s not the events of our lives that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those events mean. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it seems contrary to our intuition at first glance. … Continue reading →

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Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

Posted on 8 August 2012 by philosiblog

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? While at first, years and years ago, I considered this line to be trite and unhelpful, over the years, I have warmed to the … Continue reading →

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