Category Archives: struggle

Great spirits have always faced violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Posted on 30 March 2011 by philosiblog

Great spirits have always faced violent opposition from mediocre minds. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? Like many things Einstein said, there’s a very simple core, but often, many words are needed to get just the right flavor.  Dissected, … Continue reading →

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Once a word leaves your mouth, you cannot chase it back even with the swiftest horse.

Posted on 24 March 2011 by philosiblog

Once a word leaves your mouth, you cannot chase it back even with the swiftest horse. – Chinese Proverbs What does that mean? To me, the quote is saying that something that is said, cannot be un-said.  If you say … Continue reading →

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I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

Posted on 15 March 2011 by philosiblog

I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. – Michael Jordan What does that mean? This quote seems to imply the fruit of success grow from the ashes of failure.  How … Continue reading →

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Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.

Posted on 3 March 2011 by philosiblog

Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil. – Aristotle What does that mean? Fear.  That’s a powerful word, if you let it be.  Think of the things you are afraid of.  Not all are “evil” in the classic … Continue reading →

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