Category Archives: truth

A thing is not necessarily true because badly uttered, nor false because spoken magnificently

Posted on 27 December 2011 by philosiblog

A thing is not necessarily true because badly uttered, nor false because spoken magnificently. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? Think about that, about how those who lie easily and smoothly use their ability to speak to deceive us. They … Continue reading →

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The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.

Posted on 29 November 2011 by philosiblog

The world is a dangerous place to live. Not because of the people who are evil; but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? The quote starts by saying the world … Continue reading →

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We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either

Posted on 26 November 2011 by philosiblog

We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The quote is saying that if you have had a stroke of luck, and ended up in an advantageous position, it’s fair … Continue reading →

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The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is

Posted on 15 November 2011 by philosiblog

The truth is incontrovertible; malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? This quote says that the truth is a stubborn thing. It says that people … Continue reading →

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Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Posted on 6 October 2011 by philosiblog

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. – Thomas Jefferson What does that mean? Here, I think he is saying that it’s hard to be wise if you are a liar. If you are a liar, how … Continue reading →

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The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

Posted on 31 August 2011 by philosiblog

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions. – Leonardo da Vinci What does that mean? Let’s face it, I’m the greatest Dad in the world, right? I’ve got the T-Shirt to prove it! Isn’t that what this quote is … Continue reading →

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The high-minded man must care more…

Posted on 23 June 2011 by philosiblog

The high-minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think. – Aristotle What does that mean? Once again, we have a translation from ancient Greek that I believe needs a little more help in the translation. At … Continue reading →

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Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true.

Posted on 7 April 2011 by philosiblog

Half the lies they tell about me aren’t true. – Yogi Berra What does that mean? I love this guy, he has a problem with thinking so much faster than he speaks, and sometimes crossing his wires.  I have the … Continue reading →

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