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Category Archives: weakness
He who has great power should use it lightly.
He who has great power should use it lightly. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is from a play by Seneca, wherein the Greek heroes Pyrrhus (son of Achilles) and Agamemnon are discussing the fate (death) of a … Continue reading
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. Can you do just a little? Do you know what is the correct amount for you, and for the … Continue reading
Posted in learning, moderation, plan, self knowledge, strength, weakness
Tagged @philo_quotes, abstinence, moderation, perfect, Saint Augustine
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Each man, in corrupting others, corrupts himself.
Each man, in corrupting others, corrupts himself. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is part of a larger discussion of patterns of corruption. It talks about how entire communities and even countries have a pattern of what is … Continue reading
Posted in character, friendship, judgement, perspective, setting an example, weakness
Tagged @quotesofseneca, corrupts, himself, others, Seneca
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The talk of the ignorant is like the rumblings which issue from the belly.
The talk of the ignorant is like the rumblings which issue from the belly. – Demetrius the Cynic What does that mean? I like this quote. It is one of the snarkier bits of Ancient Wisdom with which I have … Continue reading
Posted in foolish, knowledge, learning, strength, understanding, weakness
Tagged @pahndeepah, Demetrius the Cynic, ignorant, rumblings, talk
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I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won’t presume to probe into the faults of others.
I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won’t presume to probe into the faults of others. – Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi What does that mean? I like this quote, because I don’t like others … Continue reading
First we make our habits, then our habits make us.
First we make our habits, then our habits make us. – Charles C. Noble What does that mean? This is another excellent chiasmus. It reminds us of the power of repeated actions, of our habits and what they can do to … Continue reading
Posted in decision, habits, motivation, repetition, strength, weakness
Tagged @QuoteGym, Charles C. Noble, first, habit, make
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Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell.
Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell. – Unknown What does that mean? I like this quote; it is so sassy! I could have sworn this was a quote from Mae West or one of her contem-poraries. But … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, decision, integrity, observation, strength, weakness
Tagged @DavidRoads, knock, opportunity, temptation, Unknown
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Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them.
Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them. – Unknown What does that mean? I’ve heard a number of variants on this one, but the most common has … Continue reading
Posted in fear, imagination, obstacles, strength, struggle, weakness
Tagged @wisdomsquote, problem, running, Unknown, win
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It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting.
It is not he who reviles or strikes you who insults you, but your opinion that these things are insulting. – Epictetus What does that mean? I like this quote. It has an interesting perspective on things, and that is … Continue reading
A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness.
A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Anyone who has been in the school yard knows of this, even if they never thought … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, attitude, compassion, forgiveness, strength, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, compassion, Dalai Lama, forgiveness, strength
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Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill.
Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? There is a longer version of this quote (see confirmation section at the bottom of the post), but for the purposes of this post, I … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, contribution, giving, reflection, service, weakness
Tagged @mister_quotes, bring, Jim Rohn, need, skill
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All cruelty springs from weakness.
All cruelty springs from weakness. – Seneca What does that mean? The quote is also translated as: “All savageness is a sign of weakness.” In either case, the source, in the end, is weakness. Weakness of mind, weakness of spirit, weakness of … Continue reading
Posted in inspire, personal growth, question, setting an example, strength, weakness
Tagged @philo_quotes, cruelty, Seneca, springs, weakness
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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about trying to master yourself by interaction with other people. It is the second half … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, contemplation, discovery, inspire, personal growth, question, reflection, weakness
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, character, Confucius, examine, inwards
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We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves.
We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote caught my attention as it reminded me of some of the discussions on one of my other posts. … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, emotion, focus, help, motivation, weakness
Tagged @tonyrobbins, challenged, ourselves, small, Tony Robbins
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Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives.
Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our daily lives. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about our negative emotions and … Continue reading
Posted in anger, focus, habits, personal growth, reflection, weakness
Tagged @DalaiLama, anger, Dalai Lama, jealousy, pride
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