Category Archives: forgiveness

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.

Posted on 14 December 2015 by philosiblog

Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? The quote urges us to consider that what others say is their opinion, not fact. … Continue reading →

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Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.

Posted on 23 November 2015 by philosiblog

Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. – Proverbs 12-16 NIV What does that mean? In this translation, it is all about keeping your head about you when things become difficult. What you do in … Continue reading →

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Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart.

Posted on 15 October 2015 by philosiblog

Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a translator’s version of “And so each man will find in his own breast the fault which … Continue reading →

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It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another.

Posted on 1 October 2015 by philosiblog

It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? Inflicting pain on others. The vast majority of us do not do inflict … 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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Love and compassion are qualities that human beings require just to live together.

Posted on 9 February 2014 by philosiblog

Love and compassion are qualities that human beings require just to live together. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote as it talks about a fundamental truth which we often ignore, despite knowing it to be true. … Continue reading →

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Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for.

Posted on 12 January 2014 by philosiblog

Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals, something we can all work for.  – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is the basis of a … Continue reading →

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Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way.

Posted on 15 December 2013 by philosiblog

Use your human intelligence in the best way you can; transform your emotions in a positive way. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? We all have a level of intelligence which we can use to change our nature and our attitudes. … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge.

Posted on 24 November 2013 by philosiblog

Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, as you might imagine is about forgiveness and the power that one simple act has to change our … Continue reading →

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Most people would not see an awful movie a second time, yet they play the same bad memories over and over in their heads.

Posted on 25 October 2013 by philosiblog

Most people would not see an awful movie a second time, yet they play the same bad memories over and over in their heads. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? We’ve all seen a bad movie, once. But do you go … Continue reading →

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When we develop care and concern by thinking of others not as ‘them’ but ‘us’, there is no room for bullying, exploitation or deceit.

Posted on 15 September 2013 by philosiblog

When we develop care and concern by thinking of others not as ‘them’ but ‘us’, there is no room for bullying, exploitation or deceit. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another ‘Big Family’ quote. It starts by urging us … Continue reading →

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A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness.

Posted on 25 August 2013 by philosiblog

A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Anyone who has been in the school yard knows of this, even if they never thought … Continue reading →

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You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly.

Posted on 5 August 2013 by philosiblog

You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly. – Sam Keen What does that mean? This quote is widely circulated, and in minor variations. I like this one the best: “We come to … 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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True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.

Posted on 24 June 2013 by philosiblog

True love begins when nothing is looked for in return. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? I have heard a lot of variants of this quote, but many seem to take it in a different direction. To me, this … Continue reading →

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