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If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it.

Posted on 28 August 2013 by philosiblog

If evil be spoken of you and it be true, correct yourself, if it be a lie, laugh at it. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is a classic of introspection. It says that people will speak ill of you. … Continue reading →

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If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you.

Posted on 3 July 2013 by philosiblog

If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they’ll kill you. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? This quote is a variant on an ancient Mongolian Proverb: “A Man About To Tell The Truth Should Keep One … Continue reading →

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I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them.

Posted on 27 May 2013 by philosiblog

I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them. – Baruch Spinoza What does that mean? I like this quote, and have tried to live by it even … Continue reading →

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If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.

Posted on 30 April 2012 by philosiblog

If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy. – Proverb What does that mean? Laughter. It’s one of the best sounds a human can make, and one of the best sounds a human can hear. It makes … Continue reading →

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