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Tag Archives: @philo_quotes
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.
Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance. – Virgil What does that mean? To me, this quote says that no matter how or why it happens, bad fortune (an unfortunate turns of events) can only … Continue reading
Posted in courage, dignity, focus, personal growth, strength, tolerance
Tagged @philo_quotes, annoyance, endurance, misfortune, Virgil
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To see the right and not to do it is cowardice
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice. ~ Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how and when it was translated. I would … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, courage, habits, ideals, self resepct, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, Confucius, courage, cowardice, right
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Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it
Those that are most slow in making a promise are the most faithful in the performance of it. – Rousseau What does that mean? To me, this is as much a cautionary statement as anything. It cautions us to be … Continue reading
Posted in caution, contemplation, loyalty, motivation, preparation, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, contemplation, performance, promise, Rousseau
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Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.
Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? To me this speaks to the root of charity, and charity is part of giving … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, compassion, giving, hope, love, money
Tagged @philo_quotes, charity, compassion, giving, Saint Augustine
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In war there is no prize for runner-up
In war there is no prize for runner-up. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as time is showing this quote to have a few cracks in it. It used to be that in wars, there were … Continue reading
Posted in belief, momentum, passion, self improvement, victory, work
Tagged @philo_quotes, passion, self improvement, Seneca, victory
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this says when the going gets tough, don’t give up. The toughness is a … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, action, adaptation, goals, obstacles, strategy
Tagged @philo_quotes, accomplishment, action, Confucius, goals
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A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners.
A large part of mankind is angry not with the sins, but with the sinners. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this speaks of the envy and bitterness that is part of the lives of so many people. They aren’t … Continue reading
Posted in anger, common sense, courage, education, governance, opposition, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, anger, Seneca, sin
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A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.
A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, that sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how Latin references work, and how they are … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, discovery, happiness, individuality, optimism, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, happiness, life, self knowledge, Seneca
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The greatest remedy for anger is delay.
The greatest remedy for anger is delay. – Seneca What does that mean? Anger, when delayed or deferred, is weakened. This, he believes, is the best course, to allow anger to fade away before it is acted out. In his case, I … Continue reading
Posted in anger, delay, discipline, habits, reflection, struggle
Tagged @philo_quotes, anger, delay, relax, Seneca
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I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. ~ Aristotle What does that mean? To me, this is talking about the eternal internal struggle of humanity. We … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, effort, growth, honest, improve, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, Aristotle, brave, conquer, self knowledge
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It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it.
It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m sure you’ve met someone who spends more time complaining about things than they do working to make things better. … Continue reading
Posted in belief, growth, laughter, perspective, thinking, time
Tagged @philo_quotes, lament, laughter, perspective, Seneca
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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.
Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. – Seneca What does that mean? What he is saying that muscles are built by labor (overcoming physical difficulties), and the mind is built by overcoming difficulties (of a mental nature). This … Continue reading
One must steer, not talk.
One must steer, not talk. – Seneca What does that mean? While I doubt Seneca had cellphones and driving in mind when he put this together, it does seem to apply fairly well, doesn’t it? However, given the century, my guess … Continue reading
A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary.
A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary. – Seneca What does that mean? Today’s quote is a compliment to Aristotle’s quote, which says “Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.” If you are … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, calm, Seneca
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