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Category Archives: self knowledge
Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart.
Whatever one of us blames in another, each one will find in his own heart. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a translator’s version of “And so each man will find in his own breast the fault which … Continue reading
Posted in anger, emotion, failure, forgiveness, kindness, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, blame, find, heart, Seneca
4 Comments
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision
The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. – Helen Keller What does that mean? This is an interesting quote from a blind person about the difference between having sight, and having vision. Sight is a … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, hope, imagination, self knowledge, thinking, vision
Tagged @jasonrspencer, Helen Keller, hope, sight, vision
7 Comments
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. Can you do just a little? Do you know what is the correct amount for you, and for the … Continue reading
Posted in learning, moderation, plan, self knowledge, strength, weakness
Tagged @philo_quotes, abstinence, moderation, perfect, Saint Augustine
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As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions.
As one falling headlong has no control over his body… so with the mind when it plunges into anger, love or the other passions. – Seneca What does that mean? While the quote is from a section where he discusses … Continue reading
Posted in anger, emotion, opportunity, personal growth, self knowledge
Tagged anger, control, falling, mind, passion, Seneca
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When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. – Franklin D. Roosevelt (also Thomas Jefferson & others) What does that mean? This quote is about not giving up. If all seems … Continue reading
Posted in decision, effort, habits, perseverance, self knowledge, victory
Tagged @DavidRoads, end, Franklin D. Roosevelt, get, knot
13 Comments
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us.
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? I like this quote, because it is so true. As misery loves company, pride seems to despise it. And we have seen … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, judgement, laughter, loyalty, pride, self knowledge
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, irritates, other, pride
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These individuals have riches just as we say that we “have a fever” when really the fever has us.
These individuals have riches just as we say that we “have a fever” when really the fever has us. – Seneca What does that mean? As frequently happens, the Twitter quote is just a tiny bit of the full quote. In … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, humility, judgement, moderation, self knowledge, wisdom
Tagged @stoicrevival, fever, individuals, riches, Seneca
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It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.
It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. – Nietzsche What does that mean? This quote is about nothing less than the curious situation where there is love, even passion, but nothing deeper … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, friendship, love, self knowledge, understanding
Tagged @NietzscheQuotes, friendship, lack, love, Nietzsche
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He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.
He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote is a variant of a few other of his quotes, so I imagine … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, desire, judgement, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, contented, has, not, Socrates
2 Comments
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.
The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. – Mark Twain What does that mean? While this has not been definitively sourced to the late, great Mark Twain, I … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, direction, observation, passion, self knowledge, understanding
Tagged @tonyrobbins, born, important, life, Mark Twain
17 Comments
In real love you want the other person’s good. In romantic love you want the other person.
In real love you want the other person’s good. In romantic love you want the other person. – Margaret Anderson What does that mean? To me, this quote is a classic description of selfless love compared to selfish love. Or … Continue reading
Posted in caring, giving, happiness, love, motivation, self knowledge
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, love, Margaret Anderson, other, real
2 Comments
A man’s as miserable as he thinks he is.
A man’s as miserable as he thinks he is. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this is a statement of our relative condition. Someone from the very cold regions of the planet might be miserable at the equator, … Continue reading
Posted in decision, emotion, happiness, limits, obstacles, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, man, miserable, Seneca, thinks
13 Comments
Great wealth and contentment seldom live together.
Great wealth and contentment seldom live together. – Anonymous What does that mean? To me, the key to this quote is the word seldom. Not never but seldom. There are people who have been able to amass great wealth and remain contented, … Continue reading
Posted in action, contentment, emotion, money, obstacles, self knowledge
Tagged @QuotableQuips, Anonymous, contentment, together, wealth
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When you are in Love you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams.
When you are in Love you can’t fall asleep because reality is better than your dreams. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? I imagine most of us have been there at some point in our lives. They walk in, and the … Continue reading
Posted in decision, dream, happiness, love, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, asleep, Dr. Seuss, dreams, love
2 Comments
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies. – Nietzsche What does that mean? This is a quote from a guy who also famously said “There are no facts, only interpretations.” From that statement, I believe it is safe … Continue reading
Posted in belief, judgement, observation, self knowledge, thinking, truth
Tagged @frethinkaur, convictions, dangerous, Nietzsche, truth
10 Comments
