Category Archives: happiness

Money is human happiness in the abstract.

Posted on 18 July 2016 by philosiblog

Money is human happiness in the abstract. – Schopenhauer What does that mean? The longer version of the quote (included at the bottom of the post) goes on to state that once one can no longer be happy, in concrete … Continue reading →

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Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.

Posted on 19 May 2016 by philosiblog

Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you. – Ovid What does that mean? This Latin verse has also translated as “Have patience and endure; this unhappiness will one day be beneficial.” I have been unable … Continue reading →

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To you all you have appears small; to me all I have appears great.

Posted on 10 March 2016 by philosiblog

To you all you have appears small; to me all I have appears great. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as he was born a Roman slave. He learned from an early age that he … Continue reading →

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We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is “good,” because it is good, if “bad” because it works in us patience, humility, and hope.

Posted on 4 February 2016 by philosiblog

We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is “good,” because it is good, if “bad” because it works in us patience, humility, & hope. – C. S. Lewis What does that mean? This quote is a great … Continue reading →

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Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible.

Posted on 7 January 2016 by philosiblog

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? What is it with us, that we pursue happiness in so many of the wrong ways? To … Continue reading →

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Price your anger so expensive until no one can pay to see it.

Posted on 5 November 2015 by philosiblog

Price your anger so expensive until no one can pay to see it. – HereTheQuotess What does that mean? There are times when others push us towards anger. In my opinion, this quote is asking us to raise the price … Continue reading →

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Compassion is a source of happiness, while self-centerdness can lead ultimately to violence.

Posted on 28 September 2015 by philosiblog

Compassion is a source of happiness, while self-centerdness can lead ultimately to violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote is about the dichotomy of life. In it we have a pair of polar opposites, with … Continue reading →

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Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple.

Posted on 14 July 2014 by philosiblog

Pay more attention to compassion and you’ll find you’re happier. It’s that practical and simple. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? While I will acknowledge that some people are wired differently, this is the truth for the greater portion … Continue reading →

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Everyone wants to lead a happy life, a meaningful life. In order to fulfill this goal our practice should be realistic.

Posted on 23 June 2014 by philosiblog

Everyone wants to lead a happy life, a meaningful life. In order to fulfill this goal our practice should be realistic. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? While I believe every goal can be achieved, eventually, there are limits to … Continue reading →

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It is important to appreciate the contribution compassion and warm-heartedness make to happiness.

Posted on 12 May 2014 by philosiblog

It is important to appreciate the contribution compassion and warm-heartedness make to happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote addresses a portion of the sources of happiness. It lists compassion and warm-heartedness as significant contributors to our happiness. If … Continue reading →

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Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands.

Posted on 9 May 2014 by philosiblog

Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands. – Seneca What does that mean? This is not the best citation ever, but that’s all I have. I find this interesting due to the way it is stated, … Continue reading →

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Therefore the wise man will lose nothing which he will be able to regard as loss; for the only possession he has is virtue, and of this he can never be robbed.

Posted on 11 April 2014 by philosiblog

Therefore the wise man will lose nothing which he will be able to regard as loss; for the only possession he has is virtue, and of this he can never be robbed. – Seneca What does that mean? This is … 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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If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires.

Posted on 3 March 2014 by philosiblog

If thou wilt make a man happy, add not unto his riches but take away from his desires. – Epicurus What does that mean? This is a description of an age old battle. Do we become happy by adding to … Continue reading →

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All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal.

Posted on 2 March 2014 by philosiblog

All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Unfortunately, the “all” needs the usual caveat about the people who aren’t quite normal, and … Continue reading →

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