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Category Archives: freedom
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom. – Bob Dylan What does that mean? This is an interesting quote in that it reminds us that freedom comes with responsibility. … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, duty, freedom, help, setting an example, understanding
Tagged @A7MinuteWorkout, Bob Dylan, hero, responsibility, understand
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading
Posted in caution, duty, freedom, governance, obstacles, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, dangerous, governments, Niccolò Machiavelli, society
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Freedom lies in being bold.
Freedom lies in being bold. – Robert Frost What does that mean? Let’s start by looking at the opposite. As opposite of free that I can think of is being a prisoner. By definition they have no freedom. How bold are they? … Continue reading
Posted in action, attitude, confidence, freedom, repetition, success
Tagged @billdouglas, action, bold, freedom, Robert Frost
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It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken
It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken. – Aristotle What does that mean? If I had been thinking, this would have been posted on the 31st of December, where it would have … Continue reading
Posted in freedom, governance, individuality, judgement, limits, perspective
Tagged @AncientProverbs, Aristotle, best, drunken, thirsty
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There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt
There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Without going deep into the history of the Italian Renaissance City State era, the quote … Continue reading
Posted in cooperation, freedom, governance, leadership, setting an example, tolerance
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, country, decay, Niccolò Machiavelli, religion
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When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice
When you have to make a choice and don’t make it, that is in itself a choice. – William James What does that mean? To quote the rock band Rush, “If you choose not to decide, you still have made … Continue reading
Posted in choice, decision, freedom, intelligence, question, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, choice, decision, freedom, William James
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We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face
We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks about rising to the challenge. If our difficulties become greater, we must bring our courage up to … Continue reading
Posted in courage, freedom, love, obstacles, struggle, victory
Tagged @DalaiLama, courage, Dalai Lama, difficutlies, equal
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No dictator, no invader, can hold…
No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by force of arms forever. J. Michael Straczynski The longer version of the quote is: “No dictator, no invader, can hold an imprisoned population by the force of arms forever. There … Continue reading
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. – Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? With all the present turmoil across the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and into the Arabian Peninsula, … Continue reading
Posted in courage, fear, freedom, governance, inspire, justice
Tagged fear, people, Thomas Jefferson, tyranny, Unknown
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