Category Archives: personal growth

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself

Posted on 14 November 2011 by philosiblog

You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself. – Galileo What does that mean? It’s kind of like the Old West saying “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t … Continue reading →

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If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians

Posted on 8 November 2011 by philosiblog

If past history is all there was to the game, the richest people would be librarians. – Warren Buffett What does that mean? Like the disclaimer says, past performance is not an indicator of future returns. The person who said … Continue reading →

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I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense

Posted on 3 November 2011 by philosiblog

I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense. – Harold S. Kushner What does that mean? To me, it sounds like the story of my life. When … Continue reading →

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One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others

Posted on 29 October 2011 by philosiblog

One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While this quote is almost certainly about political change, and how a ruler might use this to their advantage, I believe … Continue reading →

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True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they’ve gotta match.

Posted on 25 October 2011 by philosiblog

True love is like a pair of socks: you gotta have two and they’ve gotta match. – Erich Fromm What does that mean? Well, as a nerd an the antithesis of a snappy dresser, I might argue with having to have … Continue reading →

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Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.

Posted on 20 October 2011 by philosiblog

Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote says that no matter how or why it happens, bad fortune (an unfortunate turns of events) can only … Continue reading →

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The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.

Posted on 13 September 2011 by philosiblog

The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This is a slightly abbreviated version of a longer quote:  The next best thing to being wise … Continue reading →

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As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do.

Posted on 8 May 2011 by philosiblog

As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it reminds us that we are … Continue reading →

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Everybody has talent, it’s just a matter of moving around until you’ve discovered what it is.

Posted on 7 May 2011 by philosiblog

Everybody has talent, it’s just a matter of moving around until you’ve discovered what it is. – George Lucas What does that mean? To me, he is saying “We’re all good at something.”  The trick, he continues, is to figure … Continue reading →

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Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do.

Posted on 6 May 2011 by philosiblog

Your profession is not what brings home your paycheck. Your profession is what you were put on earth to do. With such passion and such intensity that it becomes spiritual in calling. – Virgil What does that mean? This time, … Continue reading →

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The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

Posted on 5 May 2011 by philosiblog

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons. – Aristotle What does that mean? Let’s start with the definition of Virtue in the context of this saying.   At thefreedictionary.com, virtue is defined as “Moral excellence … Continue reading →

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Let him that would move the world first move himself.

Posted on 19 April 2011 by philosiblog

Let him that would move the world first move himself. – Socrates What does that mean? I considered the word “move” to be the equivalent of “change.”  Someone who has a degree in Ancient Greek Language and Literature can feel … Continue reading →

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Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.

Posted on 18 April 2011 by philosiblog

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and importance, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction. – Margaret Thatcher What does that mean? To my ears, there is an “of” missing before “importance,” so … Continue reading →

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The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

Posted on 17 April 2011 by philosiblog

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. – Confucius What does that mean? To me, he is saying that excellence comes from … Continue reading →

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Million dollar ideas are a dime a dozen. The determination to see the idea through is what’s priceless.

Posted on 14 April 2011 by philosiblog

Million dollar ideas are a dime a dozen. The determination to see the idea through is what’s priceless. – Robert Dieffenbach What does that mean? To me, this says that there are lots of great ideas out there.  And not … Continue reading →

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