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Tag Archives: @philo_quotes
Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.
Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a bit of ancient wisdom regarding time management. It has been seen in many cultures throughout time. In … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, focus, habits, observation, personal growth, procrastination
Tagged @philo_quotes, expecting, living, Seneca, today
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Where fear is, happiness is not.
Where fear is, happiness is not. – Seneca What does that mean? This is another of those terse sayings that is fairly self-explanatory. However, for completeness, I believe the quote is reminding us that it is hard to be happy when … Continue reading
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? I find this quote interesting due to how it turns the outside (the universe) to the inside (within one’s self). To … Continue reading
Posted in anger, discovery, happiness, obstacles, peace, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, harmony, himself, Marcus Aurelius, world
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I don’t consider myself bald, I’m just taller than my hair.
I don’t consider myself bald, I’m just taller than my hair. – Seneca What does that mean? While this may seem a flippant quote, to me, it has deeper meaning. To me this quote is about being at ease with who … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, failure, help, humor, obstacles, self-esteem
Tagged @philo_quotes, bald, hair, Seneca, taller
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What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat.
What nature requires is obtainable, and within easy reach. It is for the superfluous we sweat. – Seneca What does that mean? This one is so true, it almost hurts. It is especially this time of year, when it is all … Continue reading
Posted in choice, contentment, desire, passion, simplicity, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, nature, obtainable, reach, Seneca
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I criticize by creation, not by finding fault.
I criticize by creation, not by finding fault. – Cicero What does that mean? In this case, the phrase “by creation” means to form or create something new. In other words, the quote is implying that it is better to criticize … Continue reading
Posted in contribution, creativity, habits, imagination, inspire, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, creation, criticize, fault
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He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it.
He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it. – Seneca What does that mean? This is the classic lesson from the origin of Spider Man. Whether from the comics or from the movies, Peter Parker (aka … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, crime, encourages, prevent, Seneca
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There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich.
There is a noble manner of being poor, and who does not know it will never be rich. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote implies that there is something about people that makes them rich or poor besides … Continue reading
Posted in contentment, gratitude, money, reflection, thankful, value
Tagged @philo_quotes, noble, poor, rich, Seneca
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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. ~ Cicero What does that mean? Needless to say, this quote is from the days before the iPhone, computers, cars, and all that tech stuff that most … Continue reading
Posted in desire, discipline, judgement, moderation, reflection, simplicity
Tagged @philo_quotes, Cicero, everything, garden, library
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Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss.
Riches do not exhilarate us so much with their possession as they torment us with their loss. – Epicurus What does that mean? I love this quote, as it is all about attachment and the fear of loss. If you … Continue reading
Posted in caution, desire, emotion, fear, moderation, simplicity
Tagged @philo_quotes, Epicurus, possession, riches, torment
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Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens. – Epictetus What does that mean? This is another great Stoic quote. It starts out by admitting that there are things that are outside of … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, calm, dignity, inspire, leadership, relaxation
Tagged @philo_quotes, best, Epictetus, make, power
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Fortune sides with him who dares.
Fortune sides with him who dares. – Virgil What does that mean? This is definitely not a quote for the timid. This is about taking charge of your future, it’s about making things happen, it’s about getting things done. Think … Continue reading
Posted in action, caution, confidence, decision, leadership, plan
Tagged @philo_quotes, dares, fortune, sides, Virgil
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No one loves the man whom he fears.
No one loves the man whom he fears. – Aristotle What does that mean? This quote goes way back in time. While this could apply to twisted love relationships, it can also apply to loyalty relationships, as well as leadership … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, dignity, emotion, fear, inspire, love, self-image
Tagged @philo_quotes, Aristotle, fears, loves
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It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once.
It is seldom that liberty of any kind is lost all at once. – David Hume What does that mean? This is a quote about small steps. Excepting the violent overthrow of a government, the erosion of liberty tends to … Continue reading
Posted in clarity, freedom, honest, knowledge, question, reflection
Tagged @philo_quotes, David Hume, liberty, lost, seldom
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Before all else, be armed.
Before all else, be armed. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? In it’s original form, this quote was intended as advice to a ruler of a city-state. It meant to urge them to be prepared for armed conflict with another city-state, … Continue reading
Posted in advice, decision, focus, observation, obstacles, preparation
Tagged @philo_quotes, arms, Niccolò Machiavelli, preparation
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