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Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge.

Posted on 24 November 2013 by philosiblog

Forgiveness is how we put a stop to anger, ill-will and a desire for revenge. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, as you might imagine is about forgiveness and the power that one simple act has to change our … Continue reading →

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A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness.

Posted on 25 August 2013 by philosiblog

A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Anyone who has been in the school yard knows of this, even if they never thought … Continue reading →

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Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment?

Posted on 30 September 2012 by philosiblog

Who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment? – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about opposites. Tolerance vs bigotry. Respect vs disrespect. Forgiveness vs resentment. … Continue reading →

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While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength.

Posted on 18 March 2012 by philosiblog

While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The quote starts by saying that revenge weakens society. Think about all those angry people, all looking to take revenge on those they feel have done … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude

Posted on 16 January 2012 by philosiblog

Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude. – Martin Luther King Jr. What does that mean? To forgive is defined at theFreeDictionary.com as “To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon.” or “To renounce anger or resentment against.” This … Continue reading →

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Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are

Posted on 1 November 2011 by philosiblog

Keeping score of old scores and scars, getting even and one-upping, always makes you less than you are. – Malcolm Forbes What does that mean? To me, this quote is full of fairly straight forward advice. The quote works from … Continue reading →

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Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.

Posted on 6 September 2011 by philosiblog

Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts. – Charles Dickens What does that mean? This is a slightly shortened quote from Our Mutual Friend, Book 2, Chapter 8. However, … Continue reading →

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If God forgives us we must forgive ourselves otherwise its like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.

Posted on 25 August 2011 by philosiblog

If God forgives us we must forgive ourselves otherwise its like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? Like many of his quotes, this is a very religiously oriented quote. In this … Continue reading →

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Always forgive your enemies…

Posted on 27 June 2011 by philosiblog

Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? Well, it seems to be stated as if it were a joke, a mind game to play with your enemies. But it is true, it will … Continue reading →

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Any man may easily do harm…

Posted on 6 June 2011 by philosiblog

Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another. – Plato What does that mean? Well, I’m afraid I have to disagree slightly with him.  It’s a quibble, but :  Anyone CAN do good.  Many … Continue reading →

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As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

Posted on 31 March 2011 by philosiblog

As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. – Albert Schweitzer What does that mean? When I’m mad at someone, often because I think they’re being mean, or there has been some kind of … Continue reading →

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