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Category Archives: wisdom
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. – Auguste Rodin What does that mean? This quote is near and dear to my heart. I’ve heard it said many different ways, and said it as many more. … Continue reading
Posted in flexibility, observation, perspective, question, time, wisdom
Tagged @Zen_Moments, Auguste Rodin, experience, nothing, waste
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A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly version of a longer quote. “A prudent man should always … Continue reading
Posted in exceptionalism, goals, help, observation, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged @LazarStojkovic, follow, Niccolò Machiavelli, path, prudent
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Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.
Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may be another fake quote, as I have seen it attributed in many places, but cannot find … Continue reading
Posted in choice, contemplation, decision, risk, thinking, wisdom
Tagged @fit911, dangers, distinguish, Niccolò Machiavelli, wisdom
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To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.
To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. – Reba McEntire What does that mean? This is a neat quote about achieving success in life, and who doesn’t want some of that in … Continue reading
Posted in dream, laughter, motivation, perseverance, success, wisdom
Tagged @AR_Foundation, backbone, Reba McEntire, succeed, wishbone
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Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. – William Shakespeare What does that mean? This line is from the Bard’s play “All’s Well That Ends Well“, Act 1 Scene 1, where the line is spoken by the mother to … Continue reading
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.
It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law. – Thomas Hobbes What does that mean? Think about that for a moment. It would be nice if wisdom wrote the law, wouldn’t it? How many of you can think … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, contribution, governance, leadership, service, wisdom
Tagged authority, law, Thomas Hobbes, Unknown, wisdom
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It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be “wise selfish” and not “foolish selfish”
It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be “wise selfish” and not “foolish selfish”. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly shortened quote. The full quote is: It is important that when pursing … Continue reading
Posted in altruism, character, compassion, kindness, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged compassion, Dalai Lama, foolish, important, wise
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Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. A. A. Milne
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. (Christopher Robbin to Pooh) – A. A. Milne What does that mean? This quote, being spoken by a fictional character, might … Continue reading
Posted in advice, belief, potential, strength, thinking, wisdom
Tagged @MonicaBeaChua, A. A. Milne, brave, smart, strong
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Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom
Knowledge which is divorced from justice, may be called cunning rather than wisdom. – Cicero What does that mean? In this quote, I believe he is talking about the fact that knowledge doesn’t have morals built into it. Fire can … Continue reading
The wise man does at once what the fool does finally
The wise man does at once what the fool does finally. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another bit of advice to the ‘Princes’ of Italy in the city-state era. Here he talks of decisiveness and wisdom. The … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, delay, foolish, procrastination, time, wisdom
Tagged @PhilosophyQuotz, Niccolò Machiavelli, procrastination, time, wisdom
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Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
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
Posted in conscience, deception, self knowledge, struggle, truth, wisdom
Tagged @QuoteHouse, honesty, Thomas Jefferson, truth, wisdom
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The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.
The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This is a slightly abbreviated version of a longer quote: The next best thing to being wise … Continue reading
Posted in focus, intelligence, personal growth, self improvement, strategy, wisdom
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, best, C.S. Lewis, personal growth, wisdom
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Life’s Tragedy is that we get…
Life’s Tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? To me, it is all too true a statement. We get old faster than we get wise. If only we … Continue reading
As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do.
As human beings we have intelligence and courage. Provided we use these qualities, we will be able to achieve what we set out to do. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it reminds us that we are … Continue reading
Posted in courage, creativity, innovation, intelligence, personal growth, wisdom
Tagged @DalaiLama, courage, Dalai Lama, human, intelligence
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