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Money is human happiness in the abstract.

Posted on 18 July 2016 by philosiblog

Money is human happiness in the abstract. – Schopenhauer What does that mean? The longer version of the quote (included at the bottom of the post) goes on to state that once one can no longer be happy, in concrete … Continue reading →

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A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can.

Posted on 4 August 2014 by philosiblog

A meaningful life isn’t about acquiring money and other facilities; it’s about dedicating your life to helping others as much as you can. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me because it discusses what … Continue reading →

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Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving.

Posted on 19 September 2013 by philosiblog

Time and money spent in helping men to do more for themselves is far better than mere giving. – Henry Ford What does that mean? This quote is about giving, or being charitable. We generally like to give to those less fortunate, … Continue reading →

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It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends.

Posted on 14 July 2013 by philosiblog

It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? People try all different ways to attract friends. The desire to be admired is strong within us all. This is … Continue reading →

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The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.

Posted on 19 August 2012 by philosiblog

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How happy are powerful people? How many have had no regrets on their death beds? How many rich people spend more time getting … Continue reading →

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Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.

Posted on 19 October 2011 by philosiblog

Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time. – Goethe What does that mean? To me, this quote talks about preparation, planning, … Continue reading →

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If money is your hope for independence you will never have it.

Posted on 26 August 2011 by philosiblog

If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. – Henry Ford What does that mean? This is another Twitter-friendly short quote. The full quote is : “If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. … Continue reading →

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