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If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world.

Posted on 1 August 2016 by philosiblog

If you desire to make a difference in the world, you must be different from the world. – Elaine S. Dalton What does that mean? How much change will happen if everyone is the same? If everyone thinks the same, … Continue reading →

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From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate.

Posted on 21 April 2016 by philosiblog

From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate. – Socrates What does that mean? Sometimes seen as “Hatred arrives from deepest desires.” this quote, while not definitely sourced, is still quite interesting to me, and still applicable today. This … Continue reading →

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To you all you have appears small; to me all I have appears great.

Posted on 10 March 2016 by philosiblog

To you all you have appears small; to me all I have appears great. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as he was born a Roman slave. He learned from an early age that he … Continue reading →

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Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands.

Posted on 9 May 2014 by philosiblog

Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands. – Seneca What does that mean? This is not the best citation ever, but that’s all I have. I find this interesting due to the way it is stated, … Continue reading →

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Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity.

Posted on 26 January 2014 by philosiblog

Because of the risks involved in indulging in unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is about the individual, and how individuals interact. At one end, if everyone indulged … Continue reading →

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If you desire to be good, begin by believing that you are wicked.

Posted on 22 October 2013 by philosiblog

If you desire to be good, begin by believing that you are wicked. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is an interesting way of putting forward the question. How would you find ways to become better if you didn’t think you … Continue reading →

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Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.

Posted on 1 January 2013 by philosiblog

Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. – Robert Frost What does that mean? Well, irresistible is defined as “Impossible to resist.” or “Having an overpowering appeal” and desire is defined as “A wish or longing.”, “The object of … Continue reading →

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In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.

Posted on 24 February 2012 by philosiblog

In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby What does that mean? How many of us have a fear of failure? For him, as a comic, the failure would be … Continue reading →

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None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not

Posted on 14 December 2011 by philosiblog

None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not. – Baruch Spinoza What does that mean? This quote talks about flattery and why it works better on some people than on others. … Continue reading →

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You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims.

Posted on 18 October 2011 by philosiblog

You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims. – Harriet Woods What does that mean? This quote sounds like it’s promoting win-win methods over win-lose methods, which I call cooperation. Most of … Continue reading →

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Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue.

Posted on 25 September 2011 by philosiblog

Today, when we face problems or disagreements, we have to arrive at solutions through dialogue. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a variation of “violence begets more violence” but is stated from the opposite direction. He is calling … Continue reading →

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By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich.

Posted on 10 March 2011 by philosiblog

By desiring little, a poor man makes himself rich. – Democritus What does that mean? Once again, we start with a quote that has been translated from another language, and many liberties will be taken by this author as to … Continue reading →

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