Category Archives: truth

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy.

Posted on 17 September 2013 by philosiblog

In everything truth surpasses the imitation and copy. – Cicero What does that mean? I’m not an expert in how Latin is translated, and I was unable to find the exact source of the quote, so I’m going to have … Continue reading →

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If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.

Posted on 28 August 2013 by philosiblog

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is a classic of introspection. It says that people will speak ill of you. … Continue reading →

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Such an amazing way to look at life: “Your enemy can be your best teacher” Dalai Lama. Perhaps we don’t have any enemies, just teachers!

Posted on 19 July 2013 by philosiblog

Such an amazing way to look at life: “Your enemy can be your best teacher” Dalai Lama. Perhaps we don’t have any enemies, just teachers! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is a popular paraphrasing of a Dalai Lama quote. … Continue reading →

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If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you.

Posted on 3 July 2013 by philosiblog

If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? This quote is a variant on an ancient Mongolian Proverb: “A Man About To Tell The Truth Should Keep One … Continue reading →

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True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.

Posted on 24 June 2013 by philosiblog

True love begins when nothing is looked for in return. – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry What does that mean? I have heard a lot of variants of this quote, but many seem to take it in a different direction. To me, this … Continue reading →

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Sanctity… the treasure that none discover because they suppose it to be too far away to be sought.

Posted on 18 June 2013 by philosiblog

Sanctity… the treasure that none discover because they suppose it to be too far away to be sought. – Jean Pierre de Caussade What does that mean? This quote is from a French Priest in the period known as the … Continue reading →

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There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage.

Posted on 8 June 2013 by philosiblog

There is nothing in the world so much admired as a man who knows how to bear unhappiness with courage. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about what the author of the quote thinks is one of the … Continue reading →

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The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical.

Posted on 28 May 2013 by philosiblog

The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical. – Julius Erving What does that mean? This quote is from one of greats of Basketball. And he understood … Continue reading →

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Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies.

Posted on 20 May 2013 by philosiblog

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 →

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False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil.

Posted on 11 May 2013 by philosiblog

False words are not only evil in themselves, but they infect the soul with evil. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote is about the slippery slope of lies. First, false words, as the quote calls them, are evil and … Continue reading →

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Whether we are happy or not depends on our attitude; compassion, for instance, leads to a calmer mind.

Posted on 28 April 2013 by philosiblog

Whether we are happy or not depends on our attitude; compassion, for instance, leads to a calmer mind. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a quote about the link between our attitude and our mood. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.

Posted on 15 April 2013 by philosiblog

The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? And that is quite the challenge. Many people, too many in my opinion, place themselves … Continue reading →

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If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy.

Posted on 24 March 2013 by philosiblog

If you are honest, truthful, and transparent, people trust you. If people trust you, you have no grounds for fear, suspicion or jealousy. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I see this quote as being about trust, how you get it, … Continue reading →

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One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood.

Posted on 2 March 2013 by philosiblog

One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and to be understood. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about what a true friend is, and the qualities they bring to the relationship. Most of … Continue reading →

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Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.

Posted on 8 January 2013 by philosiblog

Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away. – Elvis Presley What does that mean? I’m not sure if he invented this one, or if it’s a bit of folk wisdom, handed … Continue reading →

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