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Category Archives: growth
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. ~ Aristotle What does that mean? To me, this is talking about the eternal internal struggle of humanity. We … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, effort, growth, honest, improve, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, Aristotle, brave, conquer, self knowledge
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It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it.
It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m sure you’ve met someone who spends more time complaining about things than they do working to make things better. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, laughter, perspective, thinking, time
Tagged @philo_quotes, lament, laughter, perspective, Seneca
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If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.
If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This saying has been stated … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, belief, confidence, direction, flexibility, growth
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, accomplishment, beginning, belief, Mohandas Gandhi
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The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it.
The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? This the first half of a longer quote (which is too long for Twitter) : “The major reason … Continue reading
Posted in growth, self improvement
Tagged @motivatquotes, growth, Jim Rohn, self improvement
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We can have more than we’ve got…
We can have more than we’ve got because we can become more than we are. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? To me, this speaks of growth. As we grow, we become more than we are (or were, to be … Continue reading
Let him that would move the world first move himself.
Let him that would move the world first move himself. – Socrates What does that mean? I considered the word “move” to be the equivalent of “change.” Someone who has a degree in Ancient Greek Language and Literature can feel … Continue reading
Posted in character, contribution, growth, leadership, personal growth, potential
Tagged himself, move, Socrates, Unknown, world
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What happens to a man is less significant than what happens within him.
What happens to a man is less significant than what happens within him. – Louis L. Mann What does that mean? To me, it talks about the trials and tribulations that happen in life. So much “stuff” happens to you. Some … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, attitude, emotion, growth, judgement, setting an example
Tagged attitude, happens, Louis L. Mann, significant, Unknown
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A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life.
A man who views the world the same at fifty as he did at twenty has wasted thirty years of his life. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? To me, this talks about how our experiences (especially when taken … Continue reading
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Tagged Muhammad Ali, same, Unknown, views, world
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As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.
As for me, all I know is that I know nothing. – Socrates What does that mean? This is probably one of the most famous quotes in all the world, as it was the one that caused Socrates to be … Continue reading
