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The bravest are those who have vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.

Posted on 28 December 2012 by philosiblog

The bravest are those who have vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it. – Thucydides What does that mean? In researching this quote, I found it is sourced both … Continue reading →

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When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there.

Posted on 7 October 2012 by philosiblog

When we develop a sense of concern for others’ well-being then the very basis of anger is no longer there. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about a way to quell anger within yourself. When you are angry … Continue reading →

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Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.

Posted on 8 June 2012 by philosiblog

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 →

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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

Posted on 28 April 2012 by philosiblog

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading →

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Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it.

Posted on 25 March 2012 by philosiblog

Actions driven solely by anger are of no use at all; realizing this can help strengthen your determination to resist it. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Does anger really accomplish anything? Some might say that it is useful for motivation, … Continue reading →

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The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred

Posted on 18 December 2011 by philosiblog

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote lauds those who can conquer their inner demons of anger and hatred. In doing so, the quote says that it is … 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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Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them

Posted on 15 October 2011 by philosiblog

Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m not exactly sure how the Latin was translated to English, but contempt presently means to treat with dislike and scorn. I would imagine that this … Continue reading →

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Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster.

Posted on 2 October 2011 by philosiblog

Anger cannot be overcome by anger. If a person shows anger to you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this speaks to a fundamental truth of life. … Continue reading →

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The greatest remedy for anger is delay.

Posted on 10 September 2011 by philosiblog

The greatest remedy for anger is delay. – Seneca What does that mean? Anger, when delayed or deferred, is weakened. This, he believes, is the best course, to allow anger to fade away before it is acted out. In his case, I … Continue reading →

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Anger is never without Reason…

Posted on 7 July 2011 by philosiblog

Anger is never without Reason, but seldom with a good One. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? Anger is frequently seen, and it almost always claims to be justified. However, as Ben rightly states, the reason that is given, it is … Continue reading →

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Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.

Posted on 1 May 2011 by philosiblog

Developing love and compassion and reducing anger and spite is a universal activity which requires no faith in any religion whatsoever.– Dalai Lama What does that mean? As the Dalai Lama is a religious leader, I believe he is qualifying his … Continue reading →

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Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.

Posted on 27 March 2011 by philosiblog

Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured. – Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Seneca the Younger) What does that mean? This phrase, in a slightly … Continue reading →

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Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

Posted on 12 March 2011 by philosiblog

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? While the term “correct under-standing” shows up repeatedly in Buddhist writings, I am told by a reliable source (a Zen Assistant-Priest) that the English … Continue reading →

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Every step you take, is a step away from where you used to be.

Posted on 25 July 2016 by philosiblog

Every step you take, is a step away from where you used to be. – Brian Chargualaf What does that mean? Each day, we move. We take steps, we evolve, we change, we learn. Each of those steps changes us … Continue reading →

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