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Category Archives: focus
No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline.
No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about the end of excuses. “I couldn’t help myself.” Or “I knew it was … Continue reading
Posted in concentration, discipline, focus, goals, habits, self improvement
Tagged @philo_quotes, evil, heart, powerful, Seneca
2 Comments
Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives.
Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about our negative emotions and … Continue reading
Posted in anger, focus, habits, personal growth, reflection, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, jealousy, pride
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Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.
Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a bit of ancient wisdom regarding time management. It has been seen in many cultures throughout time. In … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, habits, observation, personal growth, procrastination
Tagged @philo_quotes, expecting, living, Seneca, today
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Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.
Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst. – Henri Cartier-Bresson What does that mean? I love this quote, as it is all about short-cuts, or more precisely, the lack of them. While there may be some on a map, in real … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, effort, exceptionalism, focus, improve, repetition
Tagged @thequote, first, Henri Cartier-Bresson, photographs, worst
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Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.
Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete quote … Continue reading
Fall seven times, stand up eight.
Fall seven times, stand up eight. – Japanese Proverb What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is about the ‘never say die’ attitude. It means getting back up every time you get knocked down, fall down, or … Continue reading
Posted in courage, focus, persistence, setting an example, struggle, victory
Tagged @iheartquotes, fall, Japanese Proverb, stand, times
14 Comments
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? Once again, we have another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete version is “Be content with what you have; rejoice in … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, focus, money, perspective, simplicity, thankful
Tagged @_inspirational_, lacking, realize, Sun Tzu, world
2 Comments
A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand.
A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand. – Seneca What does that mean? This concept is always a heated topic, but one that I believe should be addressed. This quote simply states a simple … Continue reading
Posted in anger, choice, focus, observation, potential, truth
Tagged @AmeeraBlitz, kills, Seneca, sword, tool
31 Comments
The bigger picture can’t be seen by those without vision.
The bigger picture can’t be seen by those without vision. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Have you ever looked at something really small? So small you had to move your face really close to it? A small flower or … Continue reading
Posted in destination, focus, happiness, improve, observation, vision
Tagged @tonyrobbins, picture, seen, Tony Robbins, vision
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Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess.
Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened quote. A more complete version of the … Continue reading
Posted in desire, focus, gratitude, happiness, perspective, reflection
Tagged @SiteOfCites, blessings, dreams, indulge, Marcus Aurelius
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Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.
Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? A garden with all the flowers dead. That sounds bleak. Then add a lack of … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, focus, hope, improve, love, motivation
Tagged @myvintagevogue, heart, life, love, Oscar Wilde
1 Comment
Most people fail in life because they major in minor things.
Most people fail in life because they major in minor things. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is so true. I know so many people that fit in this category in at least one portion of their life. Sometimes, although … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, decision, focus, perspective, value, vision
Tagged @tonyrobbins, life, major, minor, Tony Robbins
3 Comments
I have found the perfect paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.
I have found the perfect paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? This is another heart-felt quote, one which leaves me feeling a little … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, compassion, effort, focus, love, time
Tagged @MileyCyrus, found, hurts, love, Mother Teresa
15 Comments
When you’re a little kid, you don’t see color, and the fact that my friends were black never crossed my mind.
When you’re a little kid, you don’t see color, and the fact that my friends were black never crossed my mind. – Marshall Mathers, aka Eminem What does that mean? This quote is about the innocence of a child. They see … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, focus, friendship, happiness, setting an example, tolerance
Tagged @BCSENT, color, friends, kid, Marshall Mathers
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