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You can’t buy inner peace or wisdom with money. You have to create them within yourself.

Posted on 4 April 2016 by philosiblog

You can’t buy inner peace or wisdom with money. You have to create them within yourself. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about two of the biggest fallacies in the modern developed world. Inner Peace and … Continue reading →

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All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal.

Posted on 2 March 2014 by philosiblog

All beings want to live in peace and happiness, undisturbed. Therefore the concept of human rights is universal. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Unfortunately, the “all” needs the usual caveat about the people who aren’t quite normal, and … Continue reading →

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I’m optimistic that there is a growing appetite for peace in the world. Many young people are fed up with war and violence.

Posted on 10 November 2013 by philosiblog

I’m optimistic that there is a growing appetite for peace in the world. Many young people are fed up with war and violence. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? There have always been people against war. There have always been people … Continue reading →

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Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly.

Posted on 20 October 2013 by philosiblog

Anger destroys our peace of mind and causes trouble. It also hampers our ability to function properly. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? At the beginning of the quote, it talks about how anger destroys our peace of mind. I … Continue reading →

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Peace can only be achieved through non-violence. This is something we have to train and educate our children to put into effect.

Posted on 1 September 2013 by philosiblog

Peace can only be achieved through non-violence. This is something we have to train and educate our children to put into effect. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, because talks about the history of mankind and … Continue reading →

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If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment.

Posted on 19 June 2013 by philosiblog

If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment. – Lao Tzu also attributed to Junia Bretas (see comments for details) What does that … Continue reading →

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The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion.

Posted on 11 November 2012 by philosiblog

The sole source of peace in families, countries and the world is altruism – love and compassion. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Altruism is an interesting word. According to TheFreeDictionary.com, it means “Unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness.” … Continue reading →

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In times of peace, prepare for war.

Posted on 3 November 2012 by philosiblog

In times of peace, prepare for war. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote has been around since long before Machiavelli. However, it is very close to passages in The Art of War and in The Prince, and fits with … Continue reading →

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Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away.

Posted on 15 July 2012 by philosiblog

Even a small experience of altruism brings a measure of mental peace right away. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is talking about the link between altruism and mental peace. It says that when you do nice things for … Continue reading →

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I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments.

Posted on 6 June 2012 by philosiblog

I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. – Dwight D. Eisenhower What does that mean? To me, this is a quote only a warrior could make. It … Continue reading →

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The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual.

Posted on 8 January 2012 by philosiblog

The creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a fairly pragmatic statement. There are only a handful of individuals in the world who … Continue reading →

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For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.

Posted on 2 January 2012 by philosiblog

For peace is not mere absence of war, but is a virtue that springs from, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice. – Baruch Spinoza What does that mean? This quote is just a little long for use … Continue reading →

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We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease

Posted on 27 November 2011 by philosiblog

We all like to be around kind people; their peaceful, relaxed nature puts us at ease. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote talks about how kindness can impact others. Kindness can be shown in many ways, from saying hello … Continue reading →

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First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.

Posted on 25 May 2011 by philosiblog

First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win. – Mohandas Gandhi What does that mean? This is the block diagram for the path of peaceful resistance. They start by pretending you are insignificant. … Continue reading →

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Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

Posted on 26 April 2011 by philosiblog

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? If two people (or two countries – this saying seems to scale fairly well) don’t understand one another, there cannot … Continue reading →

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