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Category Archives: judgement
The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. – Herbert Spencer What does that mean? This one is a fairly simple truth. If there are no consequences for our actions, … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, judgement, observation, reflection, thinking, understanding
Tagged @FBNStossel, folly, Herbert Spencer, shielding, Ultimate
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To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself.
To keep oneself safe does not mean to bury oneself. – Seneca What does that mean? Even dare-devils have a need to feel safe. We all have that need. We each might express it in a different manner, but we all … Continue reading
Posted in caution, judgement, knowledge, observation, thinking, understanding
Tagged @philoQuotes, bury, keep, safe, Seneca
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Control your thoughts; they may break into words at anytime.
Control your thoughts; they may break into words at anytime. – Anonymous What does that mean? This quote is about the things people say. It implies that sometimes that filter between our mind and our mouth doesn’t work as well … Continue reading
The only way to avoid risks is never to have lived at all.
The only way to avoid risks is never to have lived at all. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? The complete quote is quite a bit longer, and is included at the bottom of the post. It is a full paragraph … Continue reading
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies. – Nietzsche What does that mean? This is a quote from a guy who also famously said “There are no facts, only interpretations.” From that statement, I believe it is safe … Continue reading
Posted in belief, judgement, observation, self knowledge, thinking, truth
Tagged @frethinkaur, convictions, dangerous, Nietzsche, truth
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Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment.
Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment. – Seneca What does that mean? In short, this quote is saying that humans are basically lazy. That is simply the baseline for the human condition. Some are more so than others, … Continue reading
Failure can be the key to Success… if you learn from it!
Failure can be the key to Success… if you learn from it! – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a case where I have shortened the tweet. The full tweet is “Failure can be the key to Success… if … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, failure, judgement, observation, plan, success
Tagged @tonyrobbins, failure, learn, success, Tony Robbins
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When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. – Maya Angelou What does that mean? This quote is about perception, and how difficult it can be to overcome our pre-conceived notions of someone. This quote is about … Continue reading
Posted in belief, discovery, judgement, observation, reflection, skepticism
Tagged @TheSingleWoman, are, believe, first, Maya Angelou
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It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious.
It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? There are many ways to divide people. By the color of their skin. By the value of their … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, good, ideals, judgement, reflection, tolerance
Tagged @iheartquotes, absurd, bad, good, Oscar Wilde
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If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.
If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I see this quote as being about trust, how you get it, … Continue reading
It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing.
It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. – Seneca What does that mean? That is my mantra! I know more useless stuff than just about anyone else out there! But why would that be better … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, contribution, friendship, judgement, observation, sympathy
Tagged @philo_quotes, better, nothing, Seneca, useless
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If honor were profitable, everybody would be honorable.
If honor were profitable, everybody would be honorable. – Thomas More What does that mean? I like this quote, for both what it says, and what it does not say. It states that were honorable deeds held as quite valuable, everyone … Continue reading
Posted in character, honest, judgement, money, motivation, setting an example
Tagged @IMRobertdm, everybody, honor, profitable, Thomas More
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I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion.
I have found that the greatest degree of inner peace comes from cultivating love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about how you feel when you are working on your feelings of love and of … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, emotion, failure, judgement, love, peace
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, greatest, love
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Modesty forbids what the law does not.
Modesty forbids what the law does not. – Seneca What does that mean? Whether you call it modesty, correct behavior, or something else, this quote is about doing the right thing. This is separate, or at least it is often different … Continue reading
Posted in character, governance, judgement, leadership, money, virtue
Tagged @philoQuotes, forbits, law, modesty, Seneca
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