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Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment.

Posted on 21 May 2013 by philosiblog

Success is not measured by the heights one attains, but by the obstacles one overcomes in its attainment. – Booker T. Washington What does that mean? This quote is also frequently seen as “Success is to be measured not so much … Continue reading →

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To win without risk is to triumph without glory.

Posted on 10 May 2013 by philosiblog

To win without risk is to triumph without glory. – Pierre Corneille What does that mean? This quote is interesting, as it seems to imply different things, depending on what you value. If you value glory, then you will most likely … Continue reading →

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All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.

Posted on 23 April 2013 by philosiblog

All the world’s a stage & all the men and women merely players. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? This is one of the more famous quotes of the Bard. It is said by Jaques: “All the world’s a stage, … Continue reading →

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Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.

Posted on 9 April 2013 by philosiblog

Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it. – Tom Lehrer What does that mean? This quote is from a professor who is known for his ability to write songs, sing, and yes, … Continue reading →

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Life isn’t about getting more. It’s about becoming more.

Posted on 5 April 2013 by philosiblog

Life isn’t about getting more. It’s about becoming more. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote, to me, is all about our human obsession with more. More money, more power, more influence, more toys, more stuff in general. In my … Continue reading →

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I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.

Posted on 22 March 2013 by philosiblog

I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? This is another version of the Ugly Duckling story. Caterpillars aren’t usually all that cute … Continue reading →

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What orators lack in depth they make up for in length.

Posted on 21 March 2013 by philosiblog

What orators lack in depth they make up for in length. – Montesquieu What does that mean? This is the unfortunate reality for many college and university students. And for many of the rest of us, during the political season. People … Continue reading →

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A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.

Posted on 14 March 2013 by philosiblog

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? How often do you make mistakes when you are doing something which you have mastered? When was the last time you fell down … Continue reading →

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To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.

Posted on 13 March 2013 by philosiblog

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as I have been discussing the definition of success with … Continue reading →

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To change and to improve are two different things.

Posted on 12 March 2013 by philosiblog

To change and to improve are two different things. – German Proverb What does that mean? There are many important distinctions in life, and this is one of the more important ones. Being dissatisfied with something or some aspect of … Continue reading →

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Just as we encourage physical hygiene to preserve our health, we also need a sense of emotional or mental hygiene too.

Posted on 10 March 2013 by philosiblog

Just as we encourage physical hygiene to preserve our health, we also need a sense of emotional or mental hygiene too. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Do you wash your hands before eating, or do you enjoy putting germs from … Continue reading →

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The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it.

Posted on 9 March 2013 by philosiblog

The less we deserve good fortune, the more we hope for it. – Seneca What does that mean? Which team hopes more for good fortune (or good luck), the team which has worked hard and prepared for the contest, or the one … Continue reading →

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Communication is hearing what’s not being said.

Posted on 22 February 2013 by philosiblog

Communication is hearing what’s not being said. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a quote that has been said in many ways by many people, but the basic point is always the same. There are always two parts … Continue reading →

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Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.

Posted on 11 February 2013 by philosiblog

Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure. – Thomas Edison What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly quote, taken from a longer passage in his diary. “Restlessness is discontent — and discontent is … Continue reading →

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If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.

Posted on 21 January 2013 by philosiblog

If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is all about our morals, our values, and the potential for a dichotomy between how we … Continue reading →

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