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You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.

Posted on 21 January 2016 by philosiblog

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf. – Jon Kabat-Zinn What does that mean? Waves are unstoppable. They are a force of nature. They may change heights and intensity, but still they come. We can … Continue reading →

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In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace.

Posted on 21 July 2014 by philosiblog

In addition to modern education, there is a need to learn how to achieve inner peace. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There are not many people left in this world who would argue against a modern education for … Continue reading →

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Ab uno disce omnes. – From one, learn all.

Posted on 9 July 2014 by philosiblog

Ab uno disce omnes. – From one, learn all. – Virgil What does that mean? This has usually been translated to mean that we would be well served to learn the general rule which governs most situations. We must also … Continue reading →

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It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows.

Posted on 6 February 2014 by philosiblog

It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows. – Epictetus What does that mean? As is common with the limits on length on Twitter, the quote loses a little flavor from being shortened. The … Continue reading →

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Failure can be the key to Success… if you learn from it!

Posted on 13 April 2013 by philosiblog

Failure can be the key to Success… if you learn from it! – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a case where I have shortened the tweet. The full tweet is “Failure can be the key to Success… if … Continue reading →

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I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.

Posted on 21 December 2012 by philosiblog

I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso What does that mean? Well, that makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? If you don’t know how to do something … Continue reading →

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If you don’t learn from your mistakes, there’s no sense making them.

Posted on 3 August 2012 by philosiblog

If you don’t learn from your mistakes, there’s no sense making them. – Laurence J. Peter (also seen as Anonymous) What does that mean? This is another humorous quote, but again, it has a serious point hidden within. The quote is by the author … Continue reading →

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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

Posted on 27 January 2012 by philosiblog

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. – John Quincy Adams What does that mean? Many people have a very narrow definition of what leadership is. In this … Continue reading →

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