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Category Archives: friendship
Life’s like a play: it’s not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters.
Life’s like a play: it’s not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters. – Seneca What does that mean? Most people don’t win awards like a Tony, an Oscar, or a Golden Globe. They play their part, and … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, exceptionalism, friendship, humanitarianism, inspire, motivation
Tagged @philo_quotes, excellence, length, play, Seneca
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Drugs are in every walk of life – doctors, lawyers, preachers, the guy who works for IBM, teenagers on the street, teenagers in school.
Drugs are in every walk of life – doctors, lawyers, preachers, the guy who works for IBM, teenagers on the street, teenagers in school. – Smokey Robinson What does that mean? This is the witness of human nature by a Rock … Continue reading
Posted in caring, discipline, fear, friendship, obstacles, self resepct
Tagged @WhitmoreGuillor, drugs, every, life, Smokey Robinson
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For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.
For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul. – Judy Garland What does that mean? Trying to logically explain a quote about love… This is going … Continue reading
Posted in affection, friendship, giving, love, passion, thankful
Tagged @mr_lovequotes, heart, Judy Garland, love, whispered
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Coaching is a profession of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them.
Coaching is a profession of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them. – Eddie Robinson What does that mean? Today’s quote is from a legend in American College Football. In it, he describes his job, coaching, as a profession … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, inspire, love, motivation, respect, setting an example
Tagged @SportsMotto, coaching, Eddie Robinson, love, profession
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Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection.
Everybody laughs the same in every language because laughter is a universal connection. – Yakov Smirnoff What does that mean? Have you ever noticed that everyone laughs the same? Well, some laughs are a little peculiar, but everyone on the planet … Continue reading
Posted in emotion, friendship, happiness, humor, laughter, sharing
Tagged @JewishComedians, language, laughs, universal, Yakov Smirnoff
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The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.
The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions. – John Hancock What does that mean? As one of the founders of the American Revolution, his name is known by many for his large … Continue reading
Posted in action, friendship, help, inspire, value, work
Tagged @WEPromote, ability, business, influence, John Hancock
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The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting way of making an analogy. One page of a book will only give you so … Continue reading
Posted in communication, destination, education, friendship, personal growth, tolerance
Tagged @iheartquotes, book, Saint Augustine, travel, world
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A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security.
A real sense of concern for others breeds trust, which in turn leads to friendship and a sense of security. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another interesting sequence of emotional states. The quote says that when you show … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, emotion, friendship, help, time, worry
Tagged @DalaiLama, concern, Dalai Lama, friendship, trust
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True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth.
True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This quote is taken from a longer quote on the differences between romantic … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, direction, friendship, growth, love, sharing
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, delight, friendship, love
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Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends?
Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends? – Robert Lewis Stevenson What does that mean? To me, this quote is about who you hang with. Who are your friends? Are you proud of … Continue reading
Posted in dignity, friendship, integrity, loyalty, respect, tolerance
Tagged @lobsterquotes, friends, man, proud, Robert Lewis Stevenson
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When I wake in the morning, I make a wish to be useful to others.
When I wake in the morning, I make a wish to be useful to others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a desire to be helpful, to assist others. I don’t think it means to be at … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, friendship, gratitude, help, improve, strategy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, morning, others, useful
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Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection.
Our nature is basically compassionate because we are social animals. What brings us together is love and affection. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another quote that is easily dismissed by the cynical. It’s easy to dismiss the … Continue reading
Posted in affection, compassion, empathy, friendship, love, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassionate, Dalai Lama, nature, social
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If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life.
If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life. – Mike Ditka What does that mean? You’re either a participant, or you are an observer. You’re part of the solution, or you’re part of the precipitate. You … Continue reading
Posted in action, doing, friendship, goals, happiness, sharing
Tagged @MaryDimino, life, Mike Ditka, parade, watch
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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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