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Category Archives: perspective
No untroubled day has ever dawned for me.
No untroubled day has ever dawned for me. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a classic bit of wisdom. Who has ever had a day completely free of troubles? It might be statistically possible, but typically, they are rare at … Continue reading
Posted in decision, goals, judgement, obstacles, perspective, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, dawned, me, Seneca, untroubled
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No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes everyone.
No one has the right to be sorry for himself for a misfortune that strikes everyone. – Cicero What does that mean? While everyone complains on Tax Day or at other times when unpleasant things happen to large groups of us, … Continue reading
Posted in caring, doing, friendship, help, perspective, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, misfortune, right, sorry
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All generalizations are dangerous, even this one.
All generalizations are dangerous, even this one. – Alexandre Dumas (father, son) What does that mean? There seems to be some confusion as to which Alexandre Dumas is the author of this quote, the father or the son. However, either way, it is … Continue reading
Posted in belief, dignity, individuality, judgement, perspective, tolerance
Tagged @myhoacommunity, Alexandre Dumas, dangerous, generalizations, one
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Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, because I have seen it in action. It says that … Continue reading
Posted in decision, habits, inspire, perspective, setting an example, thinking
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, dropped, pebble, ripples
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Don’t fall into the trap of prioritizing a busy life over a truly fulfilled one! Make the choices that have deeper meaning and life is sweet.
Don’t fall into the trap of prioritizing a busy life over a truly fulfilled one! Make the choices that have deeper meaning and life is sweet. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Quick! What do you need to get done? Are … Continue reading
Posted in action, clarity, direction, perspective, thinking, value
Tagged @tonyrobbins, busy, fulfilled, Tony Robbins, trap
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The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
The key is not to prioritize your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. – Stephen Covey What does that mean? This witty quote uses a chiasmus to point out the importance of how something is done. In this case, the subject … Continue reading
Posted in belief, creativity, flexibility, innovation, perspective, thinking
Tagged @thequote, key, prioritize, schedule, Stephen Covey
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Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have been a number of studies that link the ‘negative’ emotions with … Continue reading
Posted in anger, compassion, habits, kindness, peace, perspective
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, compassion, Dalai Lama, hatred
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The bravest are those who have vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.
The bravest are those who have vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it. – Thucydides What does that mean? In researching this quote, I found it is sourced both … Continue reading
Posted in action, courage, education, perspective, plan, vision
Tagged @AR_Foundation, before, bravest, Thucydides, vision
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When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? Once again, we have another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The more complete version is “Be content with what you have; rejoice in … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, focus, money, perspective, simplicity, thankful
Tagged @_inspirational_, lacking, realize, Sun Tzu, world
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Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of particular emotions and applying our intelligence, we can transform our minds.
Understanding the advantages and drawbacks of particular emotions and applying our intelligence, we can transform our minds. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is about the balance of each emotion. No one emotion is perfect, nor are there any emotions … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, emotion, love, perspective, self knowledge, understanding
Tagged @DalaiLama, advantages, Dalai Lama, drawbacks, understanding
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Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess.
Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the chief of the blessings you do possess. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened quote. A more complete version of the … Continue reading
Posted in desire, focus, gratitude, happiness, perspective, reflection
Tagged @SiteOfCites, blessings, dreams, indulge, Marcus Aurelius
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Facts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likes.
Facts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likes. – Jawaharlal Nehru What does that mean? This is a great quote, said many times and in many ways by a great many people. I imagine even Confucius and … Continue reading
Posted in deception, discovery, honest, observation, perspective, truth
Tagged @vendyp_, disappear, facts, Jawaharlal Nehru, likes
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Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. – Auguste Rodin What does that mean? This quote is near and dear to my heart. I’ve heard it said many different ways, and said it as many more. … Continue reading
Posted in flexibility, observation, perspective, question, time, wisdom
Tagged @Zen_Moments, Auguste Rodin, experience, nothing, waste
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Most people fail in life because they major in minor things.
Most people fail in life because they major in minor things. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is so true. I know so many people that fit in this category in at least one portion of their life. Sometimes, although … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, decision, focus, perspective, value, vision
Tagged @tonyrobbins, life, major, minor, Tony Robbins
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A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others.
A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote urges us to consider how to make for a more peaceful world. The quote says that being … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, decision, kindness, perspective, setting an example, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, good, peaceful, work
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