Category Archives: passion

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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Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible.

Posted on 7 January 2016 by philosiblog

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? What is it with us, that we pursue happiness in so many of the wrong ways? To … Continue reading →

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It’s the quality of books, not the quantity, that matters. Careful selections benefit; great and varied assortments serve only for delight.

Posted on 6 June 2014 by philosiblog

It’s the quality of books, not the quantity, that matters. Careful selections benefit; great and varied assortments serve only for delight. – Seneca What does that mean? This was a very interesting post to me, given my love for books. … Continue reading →

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We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them.

Posted on 16 April 2014 by philosiblog

We should not teach children the sciences; but give them a taste for them. – Rousseau What does that mean? This quote interested me as I was taught this way as a child. Books to read, ideas and demon-strations provided, … 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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No person is free who is not master of himself.

Posted on 21 February 2014 by philosiblog

No person is free who is not master of himself. – Pythagoras What does that mean? This quote is usually attributed to Epictetus, but found in works attributed to Pythagoras, and stated as: “None can be free who is a … Continue reading →

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Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, & a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

Posted on 11 February 2014 by philosiblog

Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination, & a hard-to-find alloy called guts. – Dan Gable What does that mean? With the Winter 2014 Olympics in the news, it seems fitting to have the words … Continue reading →

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Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, & share your passion with them.

Posted on 10 January 2014 by philosiblog

Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, & share your passion with them. – HOLSTEE What does that mean? As is so often the case, this Twitter-friendly quote … Continue reading →

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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

Posted on 15 November 2013 by philosiblog

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. – Mark Twain What does that mean? While this has not been definitively sourced to the late, great Mark Twain, I … Continue reading →

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The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.

Posted on 4 November 2013 by philosiblog

The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? A slightly more complete version of the quote is as follows: My love as deep [as the sea]; the more … Continue reading →

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To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven.

Posted on 23 September 2013 by philosiblog

To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven. – Karen Sunde What does that mean? I find this to be a very interesting quote. It doesn’t (by itself) state that it is specifically about romantic love, although it isn’t difficult … Continue reading →

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Control thy passions lest they take vengeance on thee.

Posted on 18 September 2013 by philosiblog

Control thy passions lest they take vengeance on thee. – Epictetus What does that mean? This quote is about passions and how too much of a good thing can be a real problem for some people. The quote urges us to … Continue reading →

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Take away love, and our earth is a tomb.

Posted on 12 August 2013 by philosiblog

Take away love, and our earth is a tomb. – Robert Browning A tomb, as you probably know, is a place where the dead are placed. And without passion, our lives would be as dull and dreary as the lives of … Continue reading →

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Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

Posted on 10 August 2013 by philosiblog

Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. – Harriet Tubman What does that mean? There is a slightly longer version of this quote, which I greatly prefer. … Continue reading →

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