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Tag Archives: @philo_quotes
The things hardest to bear are sweetest to remember.
The things hardest to bear are sweetest to remember. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, it speaks of the people and relationships that are no more, but you are now more fond of than ever before. It might include events … Continue reading
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Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things.
Poverty wants some, luxury many, and avarice all things. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m not sure if Seneca was that brief, or if the translators tried to tighten up his prose. A more easily read version might go … Continue reading
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Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? It means that no matter what you do, there are some people who are going hate you. If you do evil, the good … Continue reading
It is a rough road that leads…
It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, it speaks of the difficulties that often precede any significant accomplishment. The most rewarding accomplishment can be the one that included … Continue reading
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There is no delight in owning anything unshared.
There is no delight in owning anything unshared. – Seneca What does that mean? This seems fairly straight forward, doesn’t it? How many things have you ever purchased that you deliberately hid from the world, that nobody else knew about? … Continue reading
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That which is given with pride…
That which is given with pride and ostentation is rather an ambition than a bounty. – Seneca What does that mean? This is a cautionary warning regarding the receiving of gifts. If they are given to you by someone who is prideful … Continue reading
The first and greatest punishment…
The first and greatest punishment of the sinner is the conscience of sin. – Seneca What does that mean? This talks of conscience and the feeling of guilt. When you come home and the dog has been on the couch, the dog usually … Continue reading
It is the nature of every person to…
It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error. – Marcus Tullius Cicero What does that mean? It says that we all screw up from time to time, it’s part of human nature. Know … Continue reading
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Any man may easily do harm…
Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another. – Plato What does that mean? Well, I’m afraid I have to disagree slightly with him. It’s a quibble, but : Anyone CAN do good. Many … Continue reading
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If a man neglects education…
If a man neglects education, he walks lame to the end of his life. – Plato What does that mean? One needs some knowledge of the world, if one is to prosper. I take the term ‘Education’ as very broadly … Continue reading
Everything that happens…
Everything that happens; happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? I debated taking this quote, but decided it was worth doing. It talks of … Continue reading
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He that does good to another…
He that does good to another does good also to himself. – Seneca What does that mean? It says to me that the act of doing a service to another rarely, if ever, harms you. In nearly all cases, when … Continue reading
