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Category Archives: pride
It’s not the hours you put in your work that counts, it’s the work you put in the hours.
It’s not the hours you put in your work that counts, it’s the work you put in the hours. – Sam Ewing What does that mean? How many of you have seen people who were present at their jobs (they were … Continue reading
It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to.
It ain’t what they call you, it’s what you answer to. W. C. Fields What does that mean? This quote is quite moving, and touches me deeply. It’s also interesting, as the character portrayed by the actor was always quite … Continue reading
Posted in anger, confidence, courage, dignity, pride, self-esteem
Tagged @RDIndonesia, answer, call, self-esteem, W. C. Fields
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Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.
Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. – Franklin D. Roosevelt What does that mean? This is a quote about the author’s definition of happiness. The quote says that the joy of achievement is one … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, creativity, effort, happiness, pride, self resepct
Tagged @KimRMiller, creative, Franklin D. Roosevelt, happiness, joy
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Things are never so bad they can’t be made worse
Things are never so bad they can’t be made worse. – Humphrey Bogart What does that mean? This quote is listed as being from the motion picture “The African Queen,” where he is the Captain of an ill-fated little steamer. Without going into the details, his ship gets banged up, … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, choice, emotion, observation, pride, risk
Tagged @MyPE, bad, Humphrey Bogart, realistic, worse
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There’s nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self
There’s nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self. – Hemingway What does that mean? This quote is also attributed to Elijah Wood, who is a bit younger than the … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, discipline, pride, repetition, self improvement
Tagged @tonyrobbins, Hemingway, noble, self improvement, superior
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is a little petty, but there is a certain satisfaction in putting something over on someone who regularly tries to deceive others. Successfully lying to … Continue reading
Posted in conscience, contribution, giving, obstacles, pride, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, deceive, double, Niccolò Machiavelli, pleasure
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There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart
There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? Humility, or the act of being humble, is about being modest, and is the antithesis of arrogance and pride. Acting in a humble manner … Continue reading
Posted in character, contribution, doing, emotion, humility, pride
Tagged @philo_quotes, arrogance, heart, humility, Saint Augustine
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It is easy to be proud and harsh and selfish – so easy. But we have been created for better things
It is easy to be proud and harsh and selfish – so easy. But we have been created for better things. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? To me, this quote starts out with a very prudent warning. It says … Continue reading
Posted in effort, gratitude, humility, kindness, personal growth, pride
Tagged @thequote, better self, Mother Teresa, pride, selfish
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Arrogance is all about trying to prove yourself. Confidence is about improving yourself.
Arrogance is all about trying to prove yourself. Confidence is about improving yourself. – Sean Stephenson What does that mean? Well, it’s kind of self explanatory, isn’t it? If you have something to prove, then it’s all about you, and … Continue reading
Posted in direction, focus, humility, motivation, potential, pride
Tagged @spikehumer, arrogance, humility, pride, Sean Stephenson
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The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow.
The greatest conqueror is he who overcomes the enemy without a blow. – Chinese Proverb Also: The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. – Sun Tzu And: To fight and conquer in all our battles is … Continue reading
Posted in communication, empathy, kindness, leadership, pride, setting an example
Tagged Chinese Proverb, conquer, kindness, Sun Tzu, Unknown
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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.
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
Posted in discipline, ideals, personal growth, pride, self resepct, setting an example
Tagged arrogance, discipline, Margaret Thatcher, pride, Unknown
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Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit.
Its amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit. – Harry S. Truman What does that mean? One of the things that seems to matter to important people, is the very status of being … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, cooperation, humility, money, opposition, pride
Tagged accomplishment, amazing, credit, Harry S. Truman, Unknown
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