Category Archives: knowledge

Silence is true wisdom’s best reply.

Posted on 13 May 2013 by philosiblog

Silence is true wisdom’s best reply. – Euripides What does that mean? This quote is kind of short and out of context. That makes it very dependent on the situation. What I have experienced (from both sides of the quote) is … Continue reading →

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You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.

Posted on 7 May 2013 by philosiblog

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. – Aristotle What does that mean? While the word ‘anything’ is an absolute, and I try to avoid absolutes … Continue reading →

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Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse.

Posted on 17 April 2013 by philosiblog

Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse. – African Proverb What does that mean? This quote talks about curiosity, knowledge, and the lack of either. It is one thing to not know. That can be fixed … Continue reading →

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Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.

Posted on 16 April 2013 by philosiblog

Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive. – Wilbur Wright What does that mean? This quote makes an interesting analogy between riches and wisdom. The quote says we become wise in … Continue reading →

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Every man prefers belief to the exercise of judgment.

Posted on 14 April 2013 by philosiblog

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 →

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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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There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path.

Posted on 20 March 2013 by philosiblog

There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path. – Morpheus What does that mean? This is a modern version of a very old quote. The basics of the quote is twofold. It is one thing to know … Continue reading →

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A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.

Posted on 6 March 2013 by philosiblog

A man paints with his brains and not with his hands. – Michalangelo What does that mean? But, I wondered, how does your brain hold the brushes? All silliness aside, this quote is about seeing what you want to create in … Continue reading →

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The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.

Posted on 15 February 2013 by philosiblog

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. – Vince Lombardi What does that mean? This quote, by a well known American Football coach, is … Continue reading →

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An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.

Posted on 17 January 2013 by philosiblog

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? As is often the case on Twitter, there is a longer version of this quote available: “If a man empties his purse into his head … Continue reading →

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Where fear is, happiness is not.

Posted on 12 January 2013 by philosiblog

Where fear is, happiness is not. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another of those terse sayings that is fairly self-explanatory. However, for completeness, I believe the quote is reminding us that it is hard to be happy when … Continue reading →

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Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.

Posted on 10 January 2013 by philosiblog

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, mostly due to the differences in cultures. In the US, looking someone in the … Continue reading →

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I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.

Posted on 21 December 2012 by philosiblog

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso What does that mean? Well, that makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? If you don’t know how to do something … Continue reading →

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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.

Posted on 8 December 2012 by philosiblog

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote tries to differentiate between the things we are afraid … Continue reading →

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I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

Posted on 29 November 2012 by philosiblog

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship. – Louisa May Alcott What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. On a calm, sunny day, there is little wind, often barely a breeze. … Continue reading →

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