Category Archives: habits

Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives.

Posted on 20 January 2013 by philosiblog

Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about our negative emotions and … Continue reading →

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Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.

Posted on 19 January 2013 by philosiblog

Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a bit of ancient wisdom regarding time management. It has been seen in many cultures throughout time. In … Continue reading →

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What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.

Posted on 18 January 2013 by philosiblog

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. – Joseph Addison What does that mean? As is so often the case, this is a slightly longer quote trimmed down for … Continue reading →

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Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

Posted on 11 January 2013 by philosiblog

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others. – Cicero What does that mean? Well, to discuss this, we need some virtues. While each religion and culture have their own take on virtue, hopefully this … Continue reading →

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The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.

Posted on 4 January 2013 by philosiblog

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it. – Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. What does that mean? I was reminded of this quote in a recent e-mail exchange. The … Continue reading →

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Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.

Posted on 25 December 2012 by philosiblog

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete quote … Continue reading →

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Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it.

Posted on 12 December 2012 by philosiblog

Some people like my advice so much that they frame it upon the wall instead of using it. – Gordon R. Dickson What does that mean? While this is another commonly associated quote that has not yet been sourced, it is … Continue reading →

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The time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining.

Posted on 11 December 2012 by philosiblog

The time to repair a roof is when the sun is shining. – John F. Kennedy What does that mean? While this quote is listed as unsourced at WikiQuote (the 9th entry in their “Unsourced” section), it is still widely held that … Continue reading →

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I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.

Posted on 10 December 2012 by philosiblog

I criticize by creation, not by finding fault. – Cicero What does that mean? In this case, the phrase “by creation” means to form or create something new. In other words, the quote is implying that it is better to criticize … Continue reading →

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We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Posted on 17 November 2012 by philosiblog

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting viewpoint, one which probably isn’t immediately apparent to most of us. The quote states that in adversity, we gain … Continue reading →

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The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion.

Posted on 11 November 2012 by philosiblog

The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Altruism is an interesting word. According to TheFreeDictionary.com, it means “Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.” … Continue reading →

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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Posted on 6 November 2012 by philosiblog

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. – Confucius What does that mean? This is a beautiful quote, for its shortness, its symmetry, and its heart. Injuries can be dealt with in many ways, but they boil down to two basic ways. You … Continue reading →

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Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please.

Posted on 6 October 2012 by philosiblog

Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? I have seen this quote with “where” instead of “when” and I presume it’s because a popular quote site either got it … Continue reading →

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The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more.

Posted on 26 September 2012 by philosiblog

The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more. – Jack LaLanne What does that mean? This is something so many people around me don’t seem to be able to grasp. While there are a … Continue reading →

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I’ve always tried to fit what I do professionally into my family, rather than the other way around.

Posted on 19 September 2012 by philosiblog

I’ve always tried to fit what I do professionally into my family, rather than the other way around. – Adam West What does that mean? This quote is about keeping first things first. It’s about determining what means the most … Continue reading →

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