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Category Archives: loyalty
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us.
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? I like this quote, because it is so true. As misery loves company, pride seems to despise it. And we have seen … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, judgement, laughter, loyalty, pride, self knowledge
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, irritates, other, pride
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Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends?
Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends? – Robert Lewis Stevenson What does that mean? To me, this quote is about who you hang with. Who are your friends? Are you proud of … Continue reading
Posted in dignity, friendship, integrity, loyalty, respect, tolerance
Tagged @lobsterquotes, friends, man, proud, Robert Lewis Stevenson
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A prince is also respected when he is a true friend and a true enemy.
A prince is also respected when he is a true friend and a true enemy. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? In this passage, he is talking about how a Prince should conduct himself in a manner to gain renown, or … Continue reading
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I’ve ever thought I’d have.
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I’ve ever thought I’d have. – Ernie Banks What does that mean? The quote starts by declaring loyalty and friendship as being the same. Consider that … Continue reading
Posted in effort, friendship, giving, gratitude, loyalty, value
Tagged @ChennaiSocial, Ernie Banks, friendship, loyalty, wealth
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He who is not your friend will demand your neutrality, while he who is your friend will entreat you to declare yourself.
He who is not your friend will demand your neutrality, while he who is your friend will entreat you to declare yourself. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is part of a longer Twitter-friendly quote: “Thus it will always happen … Continue reading
Posted in decision, friendship, ideals, loyalty, opposition, personal growth
Tagged @DeanClancy, demand, friend, neutrality, Niccolò Machiavelli
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The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions.
The innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is about the difficulties faced by a new ruler. With a new ruler come new rules, and the … Continue reading
Posted in caution, governance, innovation, loyalty, motivation, opposition
Tagged @SMacLaughlin, enemies, innovator, Niccolò Machiavelli, well
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The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.
The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a quote, once again, that was directed at a Prince or ruler of a City … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, loyalty, motivation, setting an example, value
Tagged @ursulastephens, necessity, Niccolò Machiavelli, past, promise
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Commitment is an act, not a word.
Commitment is an act, not a word. Jean-Paul Sartre What does that mean? To what are you committed? Really, really committed? The usual answers include your family, your friends, your system of beliefs, your values, even your country or your culture. … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, honest, ideals, loyalty, passion
Tagged @T_Philosophers, act, commitment, Jean-Paul Sartre, word
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A government which does not trust its citizens to be armed is not itself to be trusted.
A government which does not trust its citizens to be armed is not itself to be trusted. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This appears to be another non-quote, as I cannot source it from any of the more reputable … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, honest, loyalty, question, sharing, understanding
Tagged @johnsykes1035, armed, citizens, Niccolò Machiavelli, trust
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Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.
Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, men of power are feared; but only men of character are trusted. – Alfred Adler What does that mean? People of genius, like Albert Einstein and Marie Curie are admired or held in high esteem, both for their abilities as scientists as well as for what they actually achieved. People … Continue reading
Posted in character, conscience, integrity, loyalty, self improvement, virtue
Tagged @AR_Foundation, admired, Alfred Adler, genius, wealth
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Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character. – Henry Clay What does that mean? This quote is showing it’s age. I’d hate to have to do a sentence … Continue reading
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. – George Washington What does that mean? This quote is fairly typical of his day and age. Back … Continue reading
Posted in action, character, friendship, honest, loyalty, virtue
Tagged @arnoldgroup, action, friend, George Washington, world
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If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother
If thy brother wrongs thee, remember not so much his wrong-doing, but more than ever that he is thy brother. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an old translation which I’d like to make sound a little more … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, compassion, forgiveness, friendship, loyalty, patience
Tagged @philo_quotes, brother, Epictetus, friend, wrong
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Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it
Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it. – Rousseau What does that mean? To me, this is as much a cautionary statement as anything. It cautions us to be … Continue reading
Posted in caution, contemplation, loyalty, motivation, preparation, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, contemplation, performance, promise, Rousseau
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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom. – Sun Tzu What does that mean? Obviously, this … Continue reading
Posted in courage, integrity, loyalty, understanding
Tagged @motivatquotes, courage, integrity, loyalty, Sun Tzu, understanding
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