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Make no small plans for they have no power to stir the soul

Posted on 31 December 2011 by philosiblog

Make no small plans for they have no power to stir the soul. – Niccolò Machiavelli Also attributed (in slightly different words) to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe What does that mean? Which is more inspiring, putting a man on the moon, or … Continue reading →

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No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking

Posted on 2 December 2011 by philosiblog

No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. – Voltaire What does that mean? The preeminent trait of humankind is our ability to think. Yes, some other creatures can do some basic problem solving, but humans are still the … Continue reading →

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To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time

Posted on 17 November 2011 by philosiblog

To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time. – Leonard Bernstein What does that mean? The quote tells us that great things happen when you have a plan and almost enough time. In other … Continue reading →

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