Category Archives: sympathy

Be who you are & feel the love of all those who accept you for your true essence!

Posted on 28 March 2014 by philosiblog

Be who you are & feel the love of all those who accept you for your true essence! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is a great quote, as it is all about being authentic. You have to … Continue reading →

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Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.

Posted on 24 March 2014 by philosiblog

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation. – Henry David Thoreau What does that mean? This is a slight misquote of what is in the book, but helps make it better understood for most people. And, given the age in … Continue reading →

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Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers.

Posted on 3 November 2013 by philosiblog

Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows me to smile and be happy, even in the company of strangers. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? If you are feeling all mean and spiteful, how happy are you going to be? And … Continue reading →

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There is no remedy for love but to love more.

Posted on 15 July 2013 by philosiblog

There is no remedy for love but to love more. – Henry David Thoreau What does that mean? This quote is about love. Deep and intense, possibly even romantic. While some might hide from love after a loss, this quote … Continue reading →

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It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing.

Posted on 16 March 2013 by philosiblog

It is better, of course, to know useless things than to know nothing. – Seneca What does that mean? That is my mantra! I know more useless stuff than just about anyone else out there! But why would that be better … Continue reading →

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A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others.

Posted on 14 October 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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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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Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.

Posted on 6 September 2012 by philosiblog

Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men. – Jane Addams What does that mean? This is a neat quote. It talks about the definition of civilization being tied to how we live. It says … Continue reading →

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Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.

Posted on 27 August 2012 by philosiblog

Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? How good does it feel to say “Hi!” to someone, and have them look up with a scowl … Continue reading →

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Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.

Posted on 8 August 2012 by philosiblog

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. – Dr. Seuss What does that mean? While at first, years and years ago, I considered this line to be trite and unhelpful, over the years, I have warmed to the … Continue reading →

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The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal

Posted on 11 January 2012 by philosiblog

The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal. – Aristotle What does that mean? For those who never had two or more dogs, this might not make much sense. But if you ever had more … Continue reading →

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To have true friends and be loved…

Posted on 3 July 2011 by philosiblog

To have true friends and be loved by them, we must in turn feel love and sympathy for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This reminds me of the phrase “to have a friend you have to be a … Continue reading →

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