Category Archives: friendship

Each man, in corrupting others, corrupts himself.

Posted on 4 April 2014 by philosiblog

Each man, in corrupting others, corrupts himself. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is part of a larger discussion of patterns of corruption. It talks about how entire communities and even countries have a pattern of what is … Continue reading →

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Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be.

Posted on 16 February 2014 by philosiblog

Not only is your happiness and welfare related to others, but the more you help them, the happier you will be. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fundamental truth in life. If you think about some of … Continue reading →

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We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.

Posted on 14 January 2014 by philosiblog

We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. – Selena Quintanilla Perez and Chuck Palahniuk What does that mean? This quote is often credited to Selena, who died before Chuck wrote his … Continue reading →

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“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?”

Posted on 1 January 2014 by philosiblog

“Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?” – Robert Burns What does that mean? This is a line from an old Scottish poem and song. It is a traditional ‘ending’ song, asking the rhetorical question “what if we forgot … Continue reading →

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As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society.

Posted on 8 December 2013 by philosiblog

As human beings, we have a common responsibility to build a more peaceful society. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is simple common sense. We wouldn’t run a family or a business the way we … Continue reading →

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It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.

Posted on 26 November 2013 by philosiblog

It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. – Nietzsche What does that mean? This quote is about nothing less than the curious situation where there is love, even passion, but nothing deeper … Continue reading →

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The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.

Posted on 4 November 2013 by philosiblog

The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? A slightly more complete version of the quote is as follows: My love as deep [as the sea]; the more … Continue reading →

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Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers.

Posted on 3 November 2013 by philosiblog

Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? If you are feeling all mean and spiteful, how happy are you going to be? And … Continue reading →

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Being honest might not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones.

Posted on 17 October 2013 by philosiblog

Being honest might not get you a lot of friends, but it will always get you the right ones. – John Lennon What does that mean? This quote is about a quality which I have fairly strong feelings: honesty. I believe … Continue reading →

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Listening is an attitude of the heart, a genuine desire to be with another which both attracts and heals.

Posted on 14 October 2013 by philosiblog

Listening is an attitude of the heart, a genuine desire to be with another which both attracts and heals. – attributed to J. Isham (no known bio) What does that mean? We all listen to others, in some form or another. … Continue reading →

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Harmony is pure love, for love is a concerto.

Posted on 30 September 2013 by philosiblog

Harmony is pure love, for love is a concerto. – Lope de Vega What does that mean? A concerto is music played by a soloist (or group of soloists) and a small orchestra. This allows for a great deal of interplay between … Continue reading →

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Despite the superficial differences between us, we need to have a sense that all 7 billion human beings belong to one human family.

Posted on 29 September 2013 by philosiblog

Despite the superficial differences between us, we need to have a sense that all 7 billion human beings belong to one human family. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote acknowledges that there are differences between each of us. Both … Continue reading →

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Among human beings trust comes about, not from expressions of wealth or fame, but from our showing affection.

Posted on 22 September 2013 by philosiblog

Among human beings trust comes about, not from expressions of wealth or fame, but from our showing affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about trust, and how we go about earning it. Animals may have a different … Continue reading →

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If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever.

Posted on 9 September 2013 by philosiblog

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever. – Alfred Lord Tennyson What does that mean? While I couldn’t find the book or poem this is from, nor the words missing … Continue reading →

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One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is Love.

Posted on 26 August 2013 by philosiblog

One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is Love. – Sophocles What does that mean? This quote is not from a philosopher, but from a ground-breaking Greek playwright, from his play Oedipus at Colonus … Continue reading →

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