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The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.

Posted on 23 January 2014 by philosiblog

The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote is about contribution. It does … Continue reading →

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It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves.

Posted on 6 October 2013 by philosiblog

It is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? I like this quote, as it is a reminder of something we all know, and … Continue reading →

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Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse.

Posted on 17 April 2013 by philosiblog

Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse. – African Proverb What does that mean? This quote talks about curiosity, knowledge, and the lack of either. It is one thing to not know. That can be fixed … Continue reading →

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To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.

Posted on 13 March 2013 by philosiblog

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded. – Ralph Waldo Emerson What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as I have been discussing the definition of success with … Continue reading →

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The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.

Posted on 4 January 2013 by philosiblog

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it. – Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. What does that mean? I was reminded of this quote in a recent e-mail exchange. The … Continue reading →

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As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

Posted on 28 August 2012 by philosiblog

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? Trust yourself? That is the crux of this quote. Of course we trust ourselves, don’t we? Or do we? … Continue reading →

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How would you know what happy is if you’ve never been otherwise.

Posted on 21 August 2012 by philosiblog

How would you know what happy is if you’ve never been otherwise. – Malcolm S. Forbes What does that mean? This is an interesting quote. On a scale of one to ten, how happy are you? Now define what a … Continue reading →

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He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.

Posted on 31 March 2012 by philosiblog

He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This one got a chuckle out of me, as I have been on both sides of this quote. If you are expecting someone to … Continue reading →

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You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable.

Posted on 20 March 2012 by philosiblog

You know, you don’t have to look like everybody else to be acceptable and to feel acceptable. – Fred Rogers What does that mean? I like the quote. While the guy was a bit quirky, and definitely from a different era, … Continue reading →

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You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there

Posted on 20 January 2012 by philosiblog

You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you’re down there. – George Burns What does that mean? This is another light-hearted quote, in honor of George Burns’ … Continue reading →

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As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.

Posted on 7 March 2011 by philosiblog

As for me, all I know is that I know nothing. – Socrates What does that mean? This is probably one of the most famous quotes in all the world, as it was the one that caused Socrates to be … Continue reading →

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