Category Archives: focus

Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.

Posted on 16 April 2012 by philosiblog

Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. – Charlie Chaplin What does that mean? As this quote is from a movie star, the term close-up means the camera (and therefore, the observer) is close to … Continue reading →

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I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.

Posted on 2 April 2012 by philosiblog

I feel sorry for the person who can’t get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile. – Walter Chrysler What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as … Continue reading →

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Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

Posted on 24 March 2012 by philosiblog

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is so spot on. I have known several … Continue reading →

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Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will.

Posted on 23 March 2012 by philosiblog

Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will. – Jawaharlal Nehru What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, in that it attempts to … Continue reading →

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You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable.

Posted on 20 March 2012 by philosiblog

You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable. – Fred Rogers What does that mean? I like the quote. While the guy was a bit quirky, and definitely from a different era, … Continue reading →

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He who deliberates fully before taking a step will spend his entire life on one leg.

Posted on 16 March 2012 by philosiblog

He who deliberates fully before taking a step will spend his entire life on one leg. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? The quote opens by considering someone who spends the time to fully deliberate all possible outcomes and … Continue reading →

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Genius is eternal patience.

Posted on 6 March 2012 by philosiblog

Genius is eternal patience. – Michelangelo What does that mean? Patience. Waiting, working, thinking, perfecting. That is the key element of genius. It’s not a quick thing. It takes as long as it takes, and genius will take the time necessary … Continue reading →

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If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important.

Posted on 4 March 2012 by philosiblog

If the work is worthwhile, then whether we can complete it or not, it’s worth making the attempt. That’s why courage is important. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? World peace. The end of Hunger. The Cure for All Diseases. Noble … Continue reading →

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Before all else, be armed.

Posted on 25 February 2012 by philosiblog

Before all else, be armed. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? In it’s original form, this quote was intended as advice to a ruler of a city-state. It meant to urge them to be prepared for armed conflict with another city-state, … Continue reading →

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Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable.

Posted on 17 February 2012 by philosiblog

Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. – Theodore N. Vail What does that mean? It’s all in your mind, at least that’s what today’s quote is saying to me. If you think … Continue reading →

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Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction.

Posted on 14 February 2012 by philosiblog

Loving is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? Lovers looking at each other is the infatuation stage of a relationship, although even old married couples do … Continue reading →

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It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.

Posted on 10 February 2012 by philosiblog

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. – Henry David Thoreau What does that mean? What do you see, or do you usually just look? It’s only human to not see everything. There is just … Continue reading →

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Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.

Posted on 1 February 2012 by philosiblog

Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly. – Langston Hughes What does that mean? This quote urges us to hold on to our dreams. In this context, I believe dreams is more … Continue reading →

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If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered

Posted on 19 January 2012 by philosiblog

If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered. – Edgar Allan Poe What does that mean? I literally laughed out loud when I saw this one. It is amazing, and … Continue reading →

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Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give.

Posted on 25 December 2011 by philosiblog

Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? In this season we are reminded how much better it is to give than to receive. While the … Continue reading →

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