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Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow.

Posted on 7 March 2014 by philosiblog

Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? Life isn’t easy. There are problems, or as I prefer, obstacles, challenges, and difficulties. Or if you prefer to stand cowering … Continue reading →

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The only [true] gift is a portion of yourself.

Posted on 10 June 2013 by philosiblog

The only [true] gift is a portion of yourself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? Often quoted with the word [true] inserted, the proper quote omits it. The quote continues: “Therefore the poet brings his poem; the shepherd, … Continue reading →

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A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

Posted on 2 February 2013 by philosiblog

A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer. – Seneca What does that mean? This is similar to other quotes that urge us to look beyond the gift, and consider … Continue reading →

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