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Category Archives: habits
Even if you have nothing to write, write and say so.
Even if you have nothing to write, write and say so. – Cicero What does that mean? While I couldn’t find a hard citation for this quote, it is a very interesting thought to consider. What do writers write about when … Continue reading
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it. – Seneca What does that mean? The act of doing something nice for someone else, a good turn as it is described in the quote, … Continue reading
There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.
There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. – Fred Rogers What does that mean? There is a triple scoop of … Continue reading
Posted in caring, compassion, habits, kindness, success, victory
Tagged @Hatchigan, Fred Rogers, kind, success, ways
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If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. – Wayne Dyer What does that mean? This is another twisted quote chiastic. It says change the look, and how you look will change. We all … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, discovery, focus, habits, observation, perspective
Tagged @wisdomsquote, change, look, things, Wayne Dyer
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Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.
Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is about the motivation and underlying reason why people pursue philosophy. And, quite simply, it is, as the quote says, the simple love of wisdom. … Continue reading
Posted in habits, improve, judgement, love, understanding, wisdom
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, Cicero, love, philosophy, wisdom
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It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves.
It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is a reminder of something we all know, and … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, choice, contentment, habits, happiness, strength
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, important, know, source
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Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.
Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it. – Groucho Marx What does that mean? A slightly longer version of the quote is as follows: “Each morning when I … Continue reading
Posted in decision, habits, happiness, improve, perspective, struggle
Tagged @ARFoundation, Groucho Marx
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If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past.
If you want the present to be different from the past, study the past. – Spinoza What does that mean? There are plenty of ways to look at this quote, but at the heart of it is a simple thought. Learn … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, education, habits, repetition, time, understanding
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, different, past, present, Spinoza
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It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting. – Epictetus What does that mean? I like this quote. It has an interesting perspective on things, and that is … Continue reading
As the twig is bent the tree inclines.
As the twig is bent the tree inclines. – Virgil What does that mean? This quote is about the path one takes in life. Lessons learned early, when we are but twigs, will impact our future, or how the tree inclines. … Continue reading
Posted in direction, fear, goals, habits, personal growth, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, bent, tree, twig, Virgil
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A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.
A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. – Mark Twain What does that mean? While this quote shows up on many quote sites, I couldn’t find a definitive source for the quote, so it’s … Continue reading
Posted in character, foolish, habits, knowledge, thinking, understanding
Tagged @thequote, adjectives, character, learned, Mark Twain
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Death smiles at us all, but all a man can do is smile back.
Death smiles at us all, but all a man can do is smile back. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is attributed to Marcus Aurelius in the movie Gladiator, however I couldn’t find it in his surviving … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, habits, obstacles, personal growth, question, understanding
Tagged @JesseKellyDC, all, death, Marcus Aurelius, smile
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Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, because I have seen it in action. It says that … Continue reading
Posted in decision, habits, inspire, perspective, setting an example, thinking
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, dropped, pebble, ripples
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One crime has to be concealed by another.
One crime has to be concealed by another. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a quote about actions and their consequences. When you do something wrong, it doesn’t just go away. It doesn’t disappear or otherwise hide, unless … Continue reading
Posted in action, common sense, decision, habits, motivation, reflection
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, another, concealed, crime, Seneca
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False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.
False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote is about the slippery slope of lies. First, false words, as the quote calls them, are evil and … Continue reading
Posted in choice, discipline, habits, honest, reflection, truth
Tagged @philo_quotes, evil, false, infect, Socrates
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