Category Archives: wonder

If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it!

Posted on 14 May 2013 by philosiblog

If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it! – Johnathan Winters What does that mean? This is a quote by the late great funny man Johnathan Winters. While it’s said in a humorous manner, the quote is very serious. … Continue reading →

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Great minds have purposes; others have wishes.

Posted on 3 April 2013 by philosiblog

Great minds have purposes; others have wishes. – Washington Irving What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly quote. A slightly longer version of the quote goes like this: “Great minds have purpose, others have wishes. Little minds are tamed and subdued … Continue reading →

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If you can dream it, you can do it.

Posted on 11 May 2012 by philosiblog

If you can dream it, you can do it. – Walt Disney What does that mean? To me, this means pretty much what it says. Now like most simple quotes, there’s a lot more going on. But on the surface, … Continue reading →

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I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder

Posted on 24 November 2011 by philosiblog

I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder – Gilbert K. Chesterton What does that mean? This quote is about thanks and the giving of thanks. The quote states that … Continue reading →

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I hear & behold God in every object, yet understand God not in the least.

Posted on 21 April 2011 by philosiblog

I hear & behold God in every object, yet understand God not in the least. – Walt Whitman This is another of the Twitter friendly,  shortened quotes. The full quote goes like this: “I say to mankind, Be not curious … Continue reading →

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For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.

Posted on 5 March 2011 by philosiblog

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream. – Vincent Van Gogh What does that mean? What do you know with certainty?  Have you checked with Socrates about that? (that’s … Continue reading →

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