Category Archives: personal growth

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

Posted on 6 February 2013 by philosiblog

We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. – Ronald Reagan What does that mean? This is a simple truism stated with a slight twist. The quote starts by reminding us that we can’t help everyone, as not everyone wants … Continue reading →

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Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives.

Posted on 20 January 2013 by philosiblog

Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about our negative emotions and … Continue reading →

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Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.

Posted on 19 January 2013 by philosiblog

Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a bit of ancient wisdom regarding time management. It has been seen in many cultures throughout time. In … Continue reading →

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Practice, work hard, and give it everything you have.

Posted on 16 January 2013 by philosiblog

Practice, work hard, and give it everything you have. – Dizzy Dean What does that mean? I’m sure you’ve heard something like this at some point in your life. Perhaps from a parent or perhaps from your boss. It’s the workman’s … Continue reading →

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The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.

Posted on 26 December 2012 by philosiblog

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting way of making an analogy. One page of a book will only give you so … Continue reading →

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It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult.

Posted on 8 December 2012 by philosiblog

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote tries to differentiate between the things we are afraid … Continue reading →

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Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path.

Posted on 2 December 2012 by philosiblog

Kindness and a good heart are the underlying foundation for success in this life and making progress on the spiritual path. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Kindness is often described as being friendly, generous, sympathetic, humane, and/or tolerant. That sounds … Continue reading →

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No one knows what he can do till he tries.

Posted on 26 November 2012 by philosiblog

No one knows what he can do till he tries. – Publilius Syrus What does that mean? That is an interesting observation. It’s so true, but I had never thought about it in that manner before. How do you know what … Continue reading →

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Very often not getting your dream gives you your destiny.

Posted on 26 October 2012 by philosiblog

Very often not getting your dream gives you your destiny. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Well, think about it. How often do you get that of which you dream? If you have my luck, almost never. But according to this … Continue reading →

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Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared.

Posted on 8 October 2012 by philosiblog

Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. – Eddie Rickenbacker What does that mean? Think about it. At one point in time, you were probably a little scared of riding … Continue reading →

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When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there.

Posted on 7 October 2012 by philosiblog

When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about a way to quell anger within yourself. When you are angry … 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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The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more.

Posted on 26 September 2012 by philosiblog

The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more. – Jack LaLanne What does that mean? This is something so many people around me don’t seem to be able to grasp. While there are a … Continue reading →

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A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself.

Posted on 7 September 2012 by philosiblog

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms against himself. – Alexandre Dumas (and also Ambrose Bierce) What does that mean? As is often the case with … Continue reading →

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Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.

Posted on 6 September 2012 by philosiblog

Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men. – Jane Addams What does that mean? This is a neat quote. It talks about the definition of civilization being tied to how we live. It says … Continue reading →

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