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The human race is governed by its imagination.

Posted on 10 September 2015 by philosiblog

The human race is governed by its imagination. – Napoleon What does that mean? I can’t imagine what he could possibly have meant. Well, sarcasm aside, the human imagination is responsible for almost everything we have. Someone had to imagine … Continue reading →

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The proud peacock of today may be only a feather duster tomorrow.

Posted on 28 January 2014 by philosiblog

The proud peacock of today may be only a feather duster tomorrow. – Rick Barnes (also attributed to E. P. Atkins) What does that mean? This quote seems to have been around for quite some time, but the theme remains … Continue reading →

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No one knows what he can do till he tries.

Posted on 26 November 2012 by philosiblog

No one knows what he can do till he tries. – Publilius Syrus What does that mean? That is an interesting observation. It’s so true, but I had never thought about it in that manner before. How do you know what … Continue reading →

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There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.

Posted on 18 June 2012 by philosiblog

There’s only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. – Aldous Huxley What does that mean? The only thing you can be certain of your ability to change is yourself, or so … Continue reading →

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A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices.

Posted on 10 May 2012 by philosiblog

A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices. – William James What does that mean? At theFreeDictionary.com, prejudice is defined as “An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination … Continue reading →

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It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles

Posted on 28 January 2012 by philosiblog

It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Think about it for a moment. When you are given a title or an award, is that thing honoring you? Or would it … Continue reading →

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