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Category Archives: leadership
The higher our position the more modestly we should behave.
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
Posted in action, attitude, humility, kindness, leadership, power
Tagged @thehrgoddess, Cicero, higher, modest, position
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One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.
One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself. – Nelson Mandela What does that mean? The basis of this quote is something which I have firmly believed for quite some time, having … Continue reading
Posted in change, habits, leadership, motivation, passion, self improvement
Tagged @quotepage, difficult, Nelson Mandela, society, yourself
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Trade your expectations for appreciation and your whole world changes in an instant.
Trade your expectations for appreciation and your whole world changes in an instant. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This quote is about attitude, and how it can impact our perception of the world around us. It also changes … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, change, gratitude, leadership, optimism, setting an example
Tagged @AR_Foundation, appreciation, changes, expectations, Tony Robbins
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Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display?
Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display? – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is kind of hard to understand on it’s own, as the context is stripped by … Continue reading
Posted in doing, good, help, leadership, service, wisdom
Tagged @philo_quotes, feel, good, seek, Seneca
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Greatness acts it doesn’t wait to see what everyone else is going to do.
Greatness acts it doesn’t wait to see what everyone else is going to do. – Cornell Thomas What does that mean? This is a quote about following your own path. It is about the difference between leading and following. It is … Continue reading
Posted in action, independence, inspire, leadership, originality, vision
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Cornell Thomas, greatness, wait
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There aren’t shortcuts. Merely direct paths. Most people don’t take them, because they frighten us.
There aren’t shortcuts. Merely direct paths. Most people don’t take them, because they frighten us. – Seth Godin What does that mean? Here is a more complete version of the quote: “There aren’t many actual shortcuts. There are merely direct paths… … Continue reading
Posted in direction, fear, judgement, leadership, momentum, procrastination
Tagged @_Alexandra_Jaye, direct, frighten, Seth Godin, shortcuts
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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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Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.
Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The quote starts out discussing education as a great way to achieve long lasting and … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, compassion, education, leadership, setting an example, tolerance
Tagged @DalaiLama, achieve, Dalai Lama, education, results
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All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.
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
Posted in character, duty, goals, improve, leadership, play
Tagged @amber_benson, players, stage, William Shakespeare, world
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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
Each person must live their life as a model for others. – Rosa Parks What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. There are people who have famously said that they are not a role model, but they are … Continue reading
Posted in conscience, exceptionalism, leadership, reflection, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @2morrowknight, life, model, person, Rosa Parks
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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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He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.
He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it. – Seneca What does that mean? This is the classic lesson from the origin of Spider Man. Whether from the comics or from the movies, Peter Parker (aka … Continue reading
Posted in action, duty, help, leadership, risk, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, crime, encourages, prevent, Seneca
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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.
The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. – John Maxwell, also attributed to William Arthur Ward What does that mean? This is a fun quote, because it breaks the usual dichotomy … Continue reading
Posted in action, choice, direction, innovation, leadership, setting an example
Tagged @AR_Foundation, leader, optimist, pessimist, William Arthur Ward
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There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit.
There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. – Indira Gandhi What does that mean? As is so often the case, this is a longer quote, shortened for use on Twitter. “My grandfather … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, doing, honest, leadership, understanding, work
Tagged @sogirlslove, credit, Indira Gandhi, people, work
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