Category Archives: motivation

The quality of our actions, whether they are positive or negative, depends on our motivation. This is why we have to transform our minds.

Posted on 5 May 2016 by philosiblog

The quality of our actions, whether they are positive or negative, depends on our motivation. This is why we have to transform our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? All that we do are our actions. We do … Continue reading →

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From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.

Posted on 21 April 2016 by philosiblog

From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate. – Socrates What does that mean? Sometimes seen as “Hatred arrives from deepest desires.” this quote, while not definitely sourced, is still quite interesting to me, and still applicable today. This … Continue reading →

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Success and rest don’t sleep together.

Posted on 18 February 2016 by philosiblog

Success and rest don’t sleep together. – Russian Proverb What does that mean? When we think of successful people, we often think of their lives of leisure. The act of achieving success gives one the chance to relax and take … Continue reading →

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Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.

Posted on 15 February 2016 by philosiblog

Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another. – Thomas Merton What does that mean? It’s that time of year again. Valentine’s Day. Those who have … Continue reading →

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If you wish to be a writer, write.

Posted on 22 October 2015 by philosiblog

If you wish to be a writer, write. – Epictetus What does that mean? While it is usually hard to find these quotes, I have managed to find a precise source for this quote of Epictetus. It is in his … Continue reading →

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And what he greatly thought, he nobly dared.

Posted on 5 October 2015 by philosiblog

And what he greatly thought, he nobly dared. – Homer What does that mean? This quote is spoken to the son of Odysseus (Ulysses) by Athena (Minerva) in the guise of an old and trusted friend, as the son considered … Continue reading →

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Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous.

Posted on 18 June 2014 by philosiblog

Knowledge becomes evil if the aim be not virtuous. – Plato What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about knowledge and how it is applied. It is in the application that knowledge becomes evil or virtuous. Some of … Continue reading →

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One of the most difficult things is not to change society – but to change yourself.

Posted on 26 March 2014 by philosiblog

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 →

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No matter what our motivation may be, if we are not realistic we will not fulfill our goal.

Posted on 16 March 2014 by philosiblog

No matter what our motivation may be, if we are not realistic we will not fulfill our goal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Ah, the age old battle between reality and idealism. We all want something, and much of … Continue reading →

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Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

Posted on 12 March 2014 by philosiblog

Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? This is similar to a quote attributed to Confucius, where perseverance is stressed. That quote is about remembering that you need … Continue reading →

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Associate with people who will improve you.

Posted on 1 March 2014 by philosiblog

Associate with people who will improve you. – Seneca What does that mean? As is so often the case, the quote has been shortened to fit within the confines of the structure allowed by Twitter. The longer version of the … Continue reading →

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It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings.

Posted on 23 February 2014 by philosiblog

It’s harmful to employ technology fired by anger and hatred. It can only be beneficial if we’re motivated to seek the welfare of all beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is a very interesting quote, … Continue reading →

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Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.

Posted on 17 February 2014 by philosiblog

Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. – Martin Luther King What does that mean? This is a great quote from a great man. It has three parts, each … 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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It’s hard to beat a guy when he’s got his mind made up that he’s going to win.

Posted on 8 January 2014 by philosiblog

It’s hard to beat a guy when he’s got his mind made up that he’s going to win. – Muhammad Ali What does that mean? This quote is about the reason why. We all have things we want to do, and the … Continue reading →

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