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Category Archives: value
In order to exercise creativity, freedom of thought is essential.
In order to exercise creativity, freedom of thought is essential. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about one aspect of the creative process. How are you creative, and what are some of the essential parts of it? … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, creativity, Dalai Lama, freedom, thought
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The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.
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? This, sadly, is true far too often. Yes, there are stand-up people out there, those … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, honety, truth
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In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others.
In order to derive the maximum benefit the wise thing is to take care of others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I was unable to find the context for this quote, so I will presume that the quote is about … Continue reading
Posted in caring, help, inspire, self improvement, value, wisdom
Tagged @DalaiLama, care, Dalai Lama, maximum, wise
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We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. – Thornton Wilder What does that mean? That is profound. It posits that there is one time when we are truly alive, and … Continue reading
He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good.
He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good. – Jewish Proverb What does that mean? This is a bit of practical wisdom, from a people who have known the bad times. To me, this … Continue reading
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What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more.
What difference does it make how much you have? What you do not have amounts to much more. – Seneca and Aulus Gellius What does that mean? This is a quote about perspective. We all have something, even if it is … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, exceptionalism, happiness, help, perspective, value
Tagged @philo_quotes, Aulus Gellius, difference, have, make, Seneca
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Harmony is pure love, for love is a concerto.
Harmony is pure love, for love is a concerto. – Lope de Vega What does that mean? A concerto is music played by a soloist (or group of soloists) and a small orchestra. This allows for a great deal of interplay between … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, friendship, ideals, justice, love, value
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, concerto, harmony, Lope de Vega, love
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You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is about finding a fundamental truth of life. While many quotes focus on happiness coming … Continue reading
Posted in belief, choice, decision, strength, thinking, value
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, events, Marcus Aurelius, mind, power
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Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money.
Measure wealth not by the things you have, but by the things you have for which you would not take money. – Anonymous What does that mean? This one hits consumerism below the belt. This quote is a call-out to … Continue reading
A man should be upright, not be kept upright.
A man should be upright, not be kept upright. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? At it’s heart, this quote is about a person and their character. It is a reminder that what we are on the inside is … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, be, kept, Marcus Aurelius, upright
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Don’t fall into the trap of prioritizing a busy life over a truly fulfilled one! Make the choices that have deeper meaning and life is sweet.
Don’t fall into the trap of prioritizing a busy life over a truly fulfilled one! Make the choices that have deeper meaning and life is sweet. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? Quick! What do you need to get done? Are … Continue reading
Posted in action, clarity, direction, perspective, thinking, value
Tagged @tonyrobbins, busy, fulfilled, Tony Robbins, trap
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That which you resist, stays.
That which you resist, stays. – David R. Hawkins What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, suggested by a reader. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the quote in context, so I’m not sure exactly what it means. However, it … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, resistance, self knowledge, struggle, value
Tagged @frethinkaur, David R. Hawkins, resist, stays, you
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The challenge today is to convince people of the value of truth, honesty, compassion and a concern for others.
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
Posted in compassion, honest, integrity, tact, truth, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, challenge, convince, Dalai Lama, value
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