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Tag Archives: @mister_quotes
A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless there be two.
A quarrel is quickly settled when deserted by one party; there is no battle unless there be two. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a reminder that it takes Two to Tango. Just walk away. There is no … Continue reading
It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste.
It has been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste. – Henry Ford What does that mean? This quote, as one might expect from one of the foremost industrialists of his era, is about work. Specifically … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, imagination, judgement, reflection, self improvement, time
Tagged @mister_quotes, ahead, Henry Ford, observation, waste
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See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse.
See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is about perspective. It also shows that ‘Keeping up with the Joneses‘ has been going on … Continue reading
Posted in curious, deception, emotion, honest, judgement, observation
Tagged @mister_quotes, better, consider, Seneca, worse
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Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill.
Don’t bring your need to the marketplace, bring your skill. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? There is a longer version of this quote (see confirmation section at the bottom of the post), but for the purposes of this post, I … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, contribution, giving, reflection, service, weakness
Tagged @mister_quotes, bring, Jim Rohn, need, skill
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If you don’t like how things are, change it! You’re not a tree.
If you don’t like how things are, change it! You’re not a tree. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? To me, this quote is about action. It reminds us that we can stand there and do nothing, or we can … Continue reading
Love in your heart isn’t put there to stay. Love isn’t love till you give it away.
Love in your heart isn’t put there to stay. Love isn’t love till you give it away. – Oscar Hammerstein II What does that mean? This is another Twitter-shortened quote. The whole quote is as follows: “A bell is not a … Continue reading
Posted in action, decision, giving, habits, love, plan
Tagged @mister_quotes, give, heart, love, Oscar Hammerstein II
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The hottest love has the coldest end.
The hottest love has the coldest end. – Socrates What does that mean? This quote caught my eye as there was recently a discussion on one of my other posts about how love ends. The quote starts by talking about the … Continue reading
Posted in anger, desire, love, motivation, passion, reflection
Tagged @mister_quotes, coldest, hottest, love, Socrates
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading
Posted in caution, duty, freedom, governance, obstacles, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, dangerous, governments, Niccolò Machiavelli, society
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One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving.
One can give without loving, but one cannot love without giving. – Amy Carmichael Similarly stated as “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.” to Robert Louis Stevenson. What does that mean? The first half … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, contribution, giving, love, service, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, Amy Carmichael, giving, love, service
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