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Category Archives: knowledge
Knowledge is not power…it’s potential power. Execution will trump knowledge any day.
Knowledge is not power…it’s potential power. Execution will trump knowledge any day. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? I truly love this quote. How many people have you seen, sitting there doing something they KNOW they shouldn’t be doing, but do … Continue reading
Posted in doing, inspire, knowledge, potential, power, procrastination
Tagged @bsmithsf, execution, knowledge, power, Tony Robbins
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Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.
Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving. – Henry Ford What does that mean? This quote is about giving, or being charitable. We generally like to give to those less fortunate, … Continue reading
Posted in giving, gratitude, help, knowledge, sharing, time
Tagged @motivatquotes, helping, Henry Ford, money, time
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Peace can only be achieved through non-violence. This is something we have to train and educate our children to put into effect.
Peace can only be achieved through non-violence. This is something we have to train and educate our children to put into effect. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, because talks about the history of mankind and … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, gentle, kindness, knowledge, love, peace
Tagged @DalaiLama, achieved, Dalai Lama, non-violence, peace
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I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it discusses our want, or lack, of ability. … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, effort, goals, knowledge, self improvement
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, ability, concerned, Confucius, knowing
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Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers.
Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. – Alfred, Lord Tennyson What does that mean? This is another one of those classic quotes. Short but sweet, and exactly on point. This quote starts by saying what we all know. “Knowledge comes” it says. Knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in choice, decision, failure, knowledge, repetition, wisdom
Tagged @Zen_Moments, Alfred, knowledge, lingers, Lord Tennyson, wisdom
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Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.
Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done. – Amelia Earhart What does that mean? I like this quote, because it reminds us that we do not know everything. I have seen this before, and it can be fun to … Continue reading
Posted in belief, doing, judgement, knowledge, preparation, thinking
Tagged Amelia Earhart, doing, done, interrupt
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If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world.
If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about changing the world. Not just one person, but as all of us together. I presume that because … Continue reading
Posted in education, effort, knowledge, leadership, persistence, plan
Tagged @DalaiLama, change, consistent, Dalai Lama, education
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A great mind becomes a great fortune.
A great mind becomes a great fortune. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an excellent companion to a prior quote from Descartes, which is “It is not enough to have a good mind, the main thing is to … Continue reading
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.
Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? Let’s see a show of hands, how many of you know what you have to do, and are … Continue reading
Posted in action, doing, knowledge, observation, obstacles, plan
Tagged @Smart_Quotes, apply, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, knowing, willing
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A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.
A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. – Mark Twain What does that mean? While this quote shows up on many quote sites, I couldn’t find a definitive source for the quote, so it’s … Continue reading
Posted in character, foolish, habits, knowledge, thinking, understanding
Tagged @thequote, adjectives, character, learned, Mark Twain
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Rowing harder doesn’t help if the boat is headed in the wrong direction.
Rowing harder doesn’t help if the boat is headed in the wrong direction. – Kenichi Ohmae What does that mean? This is quote is about understanding the nature of the challenge you face. If you don’t understand what you are up against, … Continue reading
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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Discussion is an exchange of knowledge, argument is an exchange of ignorance.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge, argument is an exchange of ignorance. – Robert Quillen What does that mean? I have always had a soft spot for witticisms, and this is certainly one of my favorites. Sadly, this is also a … Continue reading
Posted in communication, emotion, knowledge, listening, understanding
Tagged @iheartquotes, argument, discussion, ignorance, knowledge, Robert Quillen
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By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.
By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong. – Charles Wadsworth What does that mean? I can imagine this being said with a bit of a wry smile. … 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
