Category Archives: hope

Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.

Posted on 26 January 2012 by philosiblog

Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul. – Douglas MacArthur What does that mean? This was another neat quote. I think it is a bit odd, but makes it’s point quite well. It’s also not the most appealing analogy … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude

Posted on 16 January 2012 by philosiblog

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude. – Martin Luther King Jr. What does that mean? To forgive is defined at theFreeDictionary.com as “To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon.” or “To renounce anger or resentment against.” This … Continue reading →

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Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great

Posted on 14 January 2012 by philosiblog

Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? To me, the first part of the quote is the essence of enthusiasm. If you are ready, willing and able, nothing will be able to … Continue reading →

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It is my hope that the twenty-first century will be a century when a more caring, responsible, and compassionate humanity will emerge

Posted on 1 January 2012 by philosiblog

It is my hope that the twenty-first century will be a century when a more caring, responsible, and compassionate humanity will emerge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? As we start a New Year, it’s a great time to renew … Continue reading →

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We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope

Posted on 24 October 2011 by philosiblog

We should not moor a ship with one anchor, or our life with one hope. – Epictetus What does that mean? Back in the days of this quote, almost everything about a ship was organic. Organic compounds and water are … Continue reading →

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Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.

Posted on 4 October 2011 by philosiblog

Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? To me this speaks to the root of charity, and charity is part of giving … Continue reading →

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Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

Posted on 6 September 2011 by philosiblog

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. – Charles Dickens What does that mean? This is a slightly shortened quote from Our Mutual Friend, Book 2, Chapter 8. However, … Continue reading →

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Follow your hopes and not your fears.

Posted on 19 July 2011 by philosiblog

Follow your hopes and not your fears. – Unknown Also similarly stated by Pope John XXIII as “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.” This is part of a larger quote: “Consult not your fears but your … Continue reading →

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For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

Posted on 5 March 2011 by philosiblog

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. – Vincent Van Gogh What does that mean? What do you know with certainty?  Have you checked with Socrates about that? (that’s … Continue reading →

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