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All cruelty springs from weakness.

Posted on 6 April 2013 by philosiblog

All cruelty springs from weakness. – Seneca What does that mean? The quote is also translated as: “All savageness is a sign of weakness.” In either case, the source, in the end, is weakness. Weakness of mind, weakness of spirit, weakness of … Continue reading →

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Hatred, in the course of time, kills the unhappy wretch who delights in nursing it in his bosom.

Posted on 2 April 2013 by philosiblog

Hatred, in the course of time, kills the unhappy wretch who delights in nursing it in his bosom. – Giacomo Casanova What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, and it is about the end result of a lifetime of … Continue reading →

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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Posted on 19 March 2013 by philosiblog

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about trying to master yourself by interaction with other people. It is the second half … Continue reading →

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To change and to improve are two different things.

Posted on 12 March 2013 by philosiblog

To change and to improve are two different things. – German Proverb What does that mean? There are many important distinctions in life, and this is one of the more important ones. Being dissatisfied with something or some aspect of … Continue reading →

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A man paints with his brains and not with his hands.

Posted on 6 March 2013 by philosiblog

A man paints with his brains and not with his hands. – Michalangelo What does that mean? But, I wondered, how does your brain hold the brushes? All silliness aside, this quote is about seeing what you want to create in … Continue reading →

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I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was… a human being.

Posted on 20 February 2013 by philosiblog

I never had an occasion to question color, therefore, I only saw myself as what I was… a human being. – Sidney Poitier What does that mean? Some of us are born into a form of luxury, being part of the … Continue reading →

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The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves.

Posted on 30 December 2012 by philosiblog

The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Recently, I was riding in a car when the driver criticized the driver we were following for their … Continue reading →

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Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

Posted on 20 November 2012 by philosiblog

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. – Edwin Hubble What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me as it demonstrates the two parts of Science. There is that … Continue reading →

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Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

Posted on 12 November 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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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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I’ve never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful.

Posted on 20 September 2012 by philosiblog

I’ve never tried to block out the memories of the past, even though some are painful. – Sophia Loren What does that mean? This is another in a long line of Twitter-friendly shortened quotes. The full quote is: “I’ve never tried to … Continue reading →

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It is important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life.

Posted on 16 September 2012 by philosiblog

It is important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Why do we do the things that we do? What are our motivations? What are the reasons behind our actions? … Continue reading →

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One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.

Posted on 30 August 2012 by philosiblog

One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. What does that mean? This quote says that new thoughts, new ideas (especially the big ones) permanently change our minds. Our thought … Continue reading →

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The more rules you have about how people have to be, how life has to be for you to be happy, the less happy you’re going to be!

Posted on 24 August 2012 by philosiblog

The more rules you have about how people have to be, how life has to be for you to be happy, the less happy you’re going to be! – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Think about this for a moment. Compare … Continue reading →

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I war not with the dead.

Posted on 22 August 2012 by philosiblog

I war not with the dead. – Homer (from the Iliad,  Book VII, Line 485, as translated by Alexander Pope, spoken by King Agamemnon) What does that mean? This quote is spoken by King Agamemnon in agreeing to a truce to … Continue reading →

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