Tag Archives: knowing

I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

Posted on 22 August 2013 by philosiblog

I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it discusses our want, or lack, of ability. … Continue reading →

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Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

Posted on 16 July 2013 by philosiblog

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? Let’s see a show of hands, how many of you know what you have to do, and are … Continue reading →

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There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path.

Posted on 20 March 2013 by philosiblog

There is a difference between knowing the path & walking the path. – Morpheus What does that mean? This is a modern version of a very old quote. The basics of the quote is twofold. It is one thing to know … Continue reading →

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The problem with self-improvement is knowing when to quit.

Posted on 10 October 2012 by philosiblog

The problem with self improvement is knowing when to quit. – David Lee Roth What does that mean? For me, that’s an easy question to answer: you stop when you are done improving, growing, and learning. In short, I’ll stop trying to … Continue reading →

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