Category Archives: empathy

Compassion is a source of happiness, while self-centerdness can lead ultimately to violence.

Posted on 28 September 2015 by philosiblog

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 →

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Be who you are & feel the love of all those who accept you for your true essence!

Posted on 28 March 2014 by philosiblog

Be who you are & feel the love of all those who accept you for your true essence! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is a great quote, as it is all about being authentic. You have to … Continue reading →

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Half a loaf is better than no bread.

Posted on 19 March 2014 by philosiblog

Half a loaf is better than no bread. – English Proverb What does that mean? Sometimes we want it all. Sometimes we just don’t want to compromise. Sometimes we won’t take no for an answer. And we risk losing it … Continue reading →

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I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.

Posted on 20 February 2014 by philosiblog

I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being. – Confucius What does that mean? Ever feel like you should be doing something else? Ever feel like something inside of you desperately wants to … Continue reading →

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A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right.

Posted on 29 January 2014 by philosiblog

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. – Thomas Paine What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly quote, a longer version is as follows: “A long habit of … Continue reading →

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Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity.

Posted on 26 January 2014 by philosiblog

Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is about the individual, and how individuals interact. At one end, if everyone indulged … Continue reading →

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Each moment of the happy lover’s hour is worth an age of dull and common life.

Posted on 11 November 2013 by philosiblog

Each moment of the happy lover’s hour is worth an age of dull and common life. – Aphra Behn What does that mean? I laughed when I saw this quote. I know that this applies to loves other than romantic, which is … Continue reading →

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Life is an echo. What you send out comes back.

Posted on 26 July 2013 by philosiblog

Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. – Zig Ziglar What does that mean? This is a neat quote, and it is a twitter-friendly version of a longer quote, which goes like this: “Life is an echo. What … Continue reading →

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We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Posted on 23 July 2013 by philosiblog

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. – Martin Luther King, Jr What does that mean? This quote is about the totality of humanity. While it was spoken specifically about the racial divide then present … Continue reading →

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If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world.

Posted on 2 June 2013 by philosiblog

If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about how we might build a more compassionate world. … Continue reading →

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Silence is true wisdom’s best reply.

Posted on 13 May 2013 by philosiblog

Silence is true wisdom’s best reply. – Euripides What does that mean? This quote is kind of short and out of context. That makes it very dependent on the situation. What I have experienced (from both sides of the quote) is … Continue reading →

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Once you really commence to see things, then you really commence to feel things.

Posted on 27 March 2013 by philosiblog

Once you really commence to see things, then you really commence to feel things. – Edward Steichen What does that mean? This quote is by a world famous photographer, which is a very visual medium. The photographer sees something, but a good … Continue reading →

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If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail.

Posted on 23 March 2013 by philosiblog

If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the human spirit, and how support from strangers can make a difference. It asks us to … Continue reading →

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We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

Posted on 6 February 2013 by philosiblog

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. – Ronald Reagan What does that mean? This is a simple truism stated with a slight twist. The quote starts by reminding us that we can’t help everyone, as not everyone wants … Continue reading →

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What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.

Posted on 18 January 2013 by philosiblog

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. – Joseph Addison What does that mean? As is so often the case, this is a slightly longer quote trimmed down for … Continue reading →

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