Category Archives: limits

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.

Posted on 2 June 2016 by philosiblog

It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? While this appears to be an interesting German to English translation, the core of the quote … Continue reading →

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You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.

Posted on 2 April 2014 by philosiblog

You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens. – Louise Hay What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, in that it describes so many of us, at least at some point … Continue reading →

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Even though I am limited by my resources I am never limited by my resourcefulness.

Posted on 14 February 2014 by philosiblog

Even though I am limited by my resources I am never limited by my resourcefulness. – Andrew G. Warby What does that mean? I like this quote, as it reminds us that we don’t need to ever be stuck and unable … Continue reading →

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Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.

Posted on 4 February 2014 by philosiblog

Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk. – Joaquín Setantí What does that mean? Often cited to Seneca, it appears to actually be from an Early Renaissance Spanish Philosopher. But either … Continue reading →

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A man’s as miserable as he thinks he is.

Posted on 6 July 2013 by philosiblog

A man’s as miserable as he thinks he is. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this is a statement of our relative condition. Someone from the very cold regions of the planet might be miserable at the equator, … Continue reading →

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What’s talked about is a dream. What’s envisioned is exciting. What’s planned becomes possible. What’s scheduled is real.

Posted on 21 June 2013 by philosiblog

What’s talked about is a dream. What’s envisioned is exciting. What’s planned becomes possible. What’s scheduled is real. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is about the steps one goes through on the path from an idea to a … Continue reading →

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All is in the course of change; and you yourself are constantly changing and, in a sense, passing away; and so too is the entire universe.

Posted on 1 April 2013 by philosiblog

All is in the course of change; and you yourself are constantly changing and, in a sense, passing away; and so too is the entire universe. – Marcus Aurelius, from the book Meditations, IX. 19 What does that mean? The sad thing … Continue reading →

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It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times.

Posted on 4 October 2012 by philosiblog

It is the debtor that is ruined by hard times. – Rutherford B. Hayes What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote which has been shortened from the original: “Let every man, every corporation, and especially let every village, town, and … Continue reading →

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Many have dreamed up republics and principalities which have never in truth been known to exist…

Posted on 25 August 2012 by philosiblog

Many have dreamed up republics and principalities which have never in truth been known to exist… – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a Twitter friendly shortening of a fairly long quote: “Many have dreamed up republics and principalities … Continue reading →

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Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.

Posted on 31 July 2012 by philosiblog

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? I laughed when I first saw this one. It … Continue reading →

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The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.

Posted on 12 June 2012 by philosiblog

The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. – Sydney J. Harris What does that mean? Boy, do I feel this one today! I have so much to do, and no where near enough time in … Continue reading →

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It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken

Posted on 4 January 2012 by philosiblog

It is best to rise from life as from a banquet, neither thirsty nor drunken. – Aristotle What does that mean? If I had been thinking, this would have been posted on the 31st of December, where it would have … Continue reading →

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Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours.

Posted on 19 September 2011 by philosiblog

Argue for your limitations, and sure enough they’re yours. – Richard Bach What does that mean? Put another way, if you argue for your limitations, who will argue against you and against your limitations? Unless you have a full-time side-kick, … Continue reading →

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The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.

Posted on 23 April 2011 by philosiblog

The difference between death and taxes is death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets. – Will Rogers What does that mean? This is a quote from the cowboy, aviator, humorist, columnist and movie star from the early 20th century.  … Continue reading →

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God gave us burdens, also shoulders.

Posted on 5 April 2011 by philosiblog

God gave us burdens, also shoulders. – Yiddish Proverbs What does that mean? To me, this speaks about our luck, our fate, our destiny, our karma or whatever other term you want to use.  We all have things we’d rather … Continue reading →

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