Category Archives: future

It ain’t over till it’s over.

Posted on 24 September 2015 by philosiblog

It ain’t over till it’s over. – Yogi Berra What does that mean? This is a strongly sourced quote: “In July 1969, Berra’s Mets trailed the Chicago Cubs by 9½ games in the National League East. The Mets rallied to … Continue reading →

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There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope.

Posted on 25 June 2014 by philosiblog

There is no hope unmingled with fear, and no fear unmingled with hope. – Spinoza What does that mean? To me, this quote describes the simple duality of the future. Hope and fear, they are the two sides of the … Continue reading →

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We have to try to solve local problems keeping global interests in mind.

Posted on 16 June 2014 by philosiblog

We have to try to solve local problems keeping global interests in mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about solving problems. We all have problems, issues, troubles, or whatever word you prefer to use. And we … Continue reading →

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I never spend a day in idleness. I set aside even part of the night for study.

Posted on 13 June 2014 by philosiblog

I never spend a day in idleness. I set aside even part of the night for study. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is from a longer passage in which he talks about his dedication to his art, … Continue reading →

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About death: Whether it is a dispersion, or a resolution into atoms, or annihilation, it is either extinction or change.

Posted on 31 March 2014 by philosiblog

About death: Whether it is a dispersion, or a resolution into atoms, or annihilation, it is either extinction or change. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? Well, that’s pretty straightforward. You either cease to exist, or you change into … Continue reading →

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The beginning of wisdom is silence. The second step is listening…

Posted on 27 March 2014 by philosiblog

The beginning of wisdom is silence. The second step is listening… – Solomon Ibn Gabirol What does that mean? Sadly, this quote is far too long to fit neatly in a single tweet, and so it has been shortened, and … Continue reading →

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Life is a succession of crises and moments when we have to rediscover who we are and what we really want.

Posted on 25 March 2014 by philosiblog

Life is a succession of crises and moments when we have to rediscover who we are and what we really want. – Jean Vanier What does that mean? This is an interesting quote to consider for a control freak. You … Continue reading →

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We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future.

Posted on 9 March 2014 by philosiblog

We cannot change the past, but we can reshape the future. Young people have the opportunity to create a happier, better future. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a nice, simple, honest quote. Clean and refreshing. What is done … Continue reading →

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