Category Archives: kindness

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Posted on 13 June 2016 by philosiblog

Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? Hello. Thank you. That’s nice. I’m happy for you. You’re welcome. All these are kind words, as are … Continue reading →

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One kind word can warm three winter months.

Posted on 23 May 2016 by philosiblog

One kind word can warm three winter months. – Japanese Proverb What does that mean? This quote, like many metaphors, has much to imply. Starting with the core of it, the one kind word. The one kind word is the … Continue reading →

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The higher our position the more modestly we should behave.

Posted on 7 March 2016 by philosiblog

The higher our position the more modestly we should behave. – Cicero What does that mean? This was an interesting quote to source, as it had variant wording. And while attributed to Cicero, he claims it was said by King Philip of … Continue reading →

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Silence is safer than speech.

Posted on 25 February 2016 by philosiblog

Silence is safer than speech. – Epictetus What does that mean? The longer version of the quote says “Silence is safer than speech; refrain from saying what shall be void of sense and open to blame.” Speaking when no speech … Continue reading →

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Idealistic as it may sound, altruism should be the driving force in business, not just competition and a desire for wealth.

Posted on 19 October 2015 by philosiblog

Idealistic as it may sound, altruism should be the driving force in business, not just competition and a desire for wealth. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Let’s start with a definition of altruism. From dictionary.com, we get “the … Continue reading →

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Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart.

Posted on 15 October 2015 by philosiblog

Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a translator’s version of “And so each man will find in his own breast the fault which … Continue reading →

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It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another.

Posted on 1 October 2015 by philosiblog

It is not fit that I should give myself pain, for I have never intentionally given pain even to another. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? Inflicting pain on others. The vast majority of us do not do inflict … 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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Now we’re so interdependent, we need to build trust and confidence. On a national or personal level self-centeredness is a source of trouble.

Posted on 21 April 2014 by philosiblog

Now we’re so interdependent, we need to build trust and confidence. On a national or personal level self-centeredness is a source of trouble. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Are you an island onto yourself? Do you need no one, … Continue reading →

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Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Not because they are nice, but because you are.

Posted on 9 April 2014 by philosiblog

Treat everyone with kindness and respect. Not because they are nice, but because you are. – Unknown What does that mean? If we waited until others were nice to us before we are nice to them, it might be a … Continue reading →

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You can’t help someone just by making a wish to do so, you have to take action.

Posted on 7 April 2014 by philosiblog

You can’t help someone just by making a wish to do so, you have to take action. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is about the difference between thinking about doing something and taking action. … Continue reading →

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We need a sense of belonging to one humanity, respecting the rights and views of others.

Posted on 30 March 2014 by philosiblog

We need a sense of belonging to one humanity, respecting the rights and views of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote is about not being a jerk. On the individual level, this is especially … Continue reading →

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Half a loaf is better than no bread.

Posted on 19 March 2014 by philosiblog

Half a loaf is better than no bread. – English Proverb What does that mean? Sometimes we want it all. Sometimes we just don’t want to compromise. Sometimes we won’t take no for an answer. And we risk losing it … Continue reading →

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No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

Posted on 28 February 2014 by philosiblog

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. – Aesop What does that mean? This quote is from the famous story, The Lion and the Mouse, wherein a small Mouse, caught by the Lion, is released rather … Continue reading →

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Be loving. And if you don’t feel loving, then simply be kind. Kindness is just love in her daily clothes.

Posted on 13 February 2014 by philosiblog

Be loving. And if you don’t feel loving, then simply be kind. Kindness is just love in her daily clothes. – Alexandra K. Trenfor – still no bio 8( What does that mean? I like this quote in general, but … Continue reading →

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