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Tag Archives: good
Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.
Good judgement comes from experience. Experience often comes from bad judgement. – Mulla Nasrudin What does that mean? This quote about judgement is hard to source, having been attributed to dozens of people all the way back to the 13th … Continue reading
Posted in decision, doing, judgement, learning, self improvement, understanding
Tagged @pmarca, experience, good, judgement, Mulla Nasrudin
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I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won’t presume to probe into the faults of others.
I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won’t presume to probe into the faults of others. – Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi What does that mean? I like this quote, because I don’t like others … Continue reading
Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display?
Why do I not seek some real good; one which I could feel, not one which I could display? – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is kind of hard to understand on it’s own, as the context is stripped by … Continue reading
Posted in doing, good, help, leadership, service, wisdom
Tagged @philo_quotes, feel, good, seek, Seneca
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He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good.
He who can not endure the bad will not live to see the good. – Jewish Proverb What does that mean? This is a bit of practical wisdom, from a people who have known the bad times. To me, this … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, goals, judgement, self improvement, strength, value
Tagged @LorileeThews, bad, endure, good, Jewish Proverb
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There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it.
There is as much greatness of mind in acknowledging a good turn, as in doing it. – Seneca What does that mean? The act of doing something nice for someone else, a good turn as it is described in the quote, … Continue reading
If you desire to be good, begin by believing that you are wicked.
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
I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.
I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a variant translation of a longer quote, which talks about being the bearer of bad news, and his … Continue reading
The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.
The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is about our focus and about what is truly … Continue reading
Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig.
Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble up, if thou wilt ever dig. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? This quote is saying there is good within us. Each of us. Every one of … Continue reading
Posted in belief, good, habits, ideals, observation, question
Tagged @philo_quotes, fountain, good, Marcus Aurelius, within
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It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious.
It is absurd to divide people into good or bad. People are either charming or tedious. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? There are many ways to divide people. By the color of their skin. By the value of their … Continue reading
Posted in friendship, good, ideals, judgement, reflection, tolerance
Tagged @iheartquotes, absurd, bad, good, Oscar Wilde
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Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.
Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do. – Voltaire What does that mean? This quote was shortened far before the advent of Twitter. It is from one of his books, and the complete quote is: … Continue reading
Posted in action, conscience, good, help, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @TheIlluminati, do, good, guilty, Voltaire
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A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others.
A good way to work for a more peaceful world is to develop concern for others. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote urges us to consider how to make for a more peaceful world. The quote says that being … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, decision, kindness, perspective, setting an example, sympathy
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, good, peaceful, work
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All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.
All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? It means nothing in life is easy. If you want something, you … Continue reading
Posted in ideals, improve, motivation, obstacles, personal growth, potential
Tagged @DalaiLama, cultivated, Dalai Lama, good, sown
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You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life
You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life. – Winston Churchill What does that mean? This quote is about enemies, and one of the ways you accumulate them. Specifically, this quote talks about getting enemies … Continue reading
Posted in belief, courage, ideals, listening, passion, reflection
Tagged @JoshuaDone, enemies, good, life, Winston Churchill
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Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity. – Og Mandino What does that mean? This saying reminds us that there is a silver lining to every cloud. In anything that goes wrong, you can learn from the experience … Continue reading
