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Category Archives: governance
The human race is governed by its imagination.
The human race is governed by its imagination. – Napoleon What does that mean? I can’t imagine what he could possibly have meant. Well, sarcasm aside, the human imagination is responsible for almost everything we have. Someone had to imagine … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, dream, emotion, governance, imagination, personal growth
Tagged @DennyCoates, governed, human, imagination, Napoleon
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In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery?
In the absence of justice, what is sovereignty but organized robbery? – Saint Augustine What does that mean? In a much longer passage, this quote has an example of a pirate who has been captured and brought before Alexander The … Continue reading
Posted in action, duty, freedom, governance, justice, power
Tagged @philoQuotes, justice, robbery, Saint Augustine, sovereignty
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We need values based on common sense, experience and scientific findings, what I refer to as secular ethics.
We need values based on common sense, experience and scientific findings, what I refer to as secular ethics. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, coming from a person considered very spiritual. It is the practical … Continue reading
Posted in belief, common sense, discovery, governance, improve, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, common sense, Dalai Lama, ethics, values
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A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right.
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. – Thomas Paine What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly quote, a longer version is as follows: “A long habit of … Continue reading
Whenever the speech is corrupted so is the mind.
Whenever the speech is corrupted so is the mind. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is a cold hard truth, and one that is recognized by many people. It is a method which is regularly used to manipulate people … Continue reading
Posted in communication, deception, freedom, governance, honest, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, corrupted, mind, Seneca, speech
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Modesty forbids what the law does not.
Modesty forbids what the law does not. – Seneca What does that mean? Whether you call it modesty, correct behavior, or something else, this quote is about doing the right thing. This is separate, or at least it is often different … Continue reading
Posted in character, governance, judgement, leadership, money, virtue
Tagged @philoQuotes, forbits, law, modesty, Seneca
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The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions.
The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is about the difficulties faced by a new ruler. With a new ruler come new rules, and the … Continue reading
Posted in caution, governance, innovation, loyalty, motivation, opposition
Tagged @SMacLaughlin, enemies, innovator, Niccolò Machiavelli, well
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If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared.
If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared. – Niccolò Machiavelli This quote is also seen stated as “If an injury has to be done … Continue reading
Posted in decision, emotion, governance, inspire, motivation, setting an example
Tagged @MrGart00, inflicted, injury, Niccolò Machiavelli, severe
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A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.
A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The more complete version of the quote is “A return to first principles in a Republic is … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, governance, leadership, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @kirbycenter, Niccolò Machiavelli, principles, republic, return
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The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.
The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is the classic “pull off the bandage” issue. Do you pull it … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, governance, judgement, leadership, power, struggle
Tagged @waleadegbe, determine, injuries, Niccolò Machiavelli, ruler
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Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty.
Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty. – Henry Martyn Robert What does that mean? This quote is from the guy who wrote Robert’s Rules … Continue reading
Posted in decision, flexibility, governance, individuality, moderation, tolerance
Tagged @AllysonDixon2, does, Henry Martyn Robert, law, right
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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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It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. – Thomas Hobbes What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. It would be nice if wisdom wrote the law, wouldn’t it? How many of you can think … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, contribution, governance, leadership, service, wisdom
Tagged authority, law, Thomas Hobbes, Unknown, wisdom
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When neither their property nor their honor is touched the marjority of men live content.
When neither their property nor their honor is touched the majority of men live content. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote excerpt : “It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and … Continue reading
Posted in caution, discipline, governance, leadership, moderation, strategy
Tagged @YukikoMacleod31, content, honor, Niccolò Machiavelli, property
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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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