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To the wise, life is a problem; to the fool, a solution.

Posted on 11 January 2016 by philosiblog

To the wise, life is a problem; to the fool, a solution. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? To me, and my understanding of Stoicism, a closer translation of problem might well be puzzle or challenge. Stoics take the … Continue reading →

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It would help if there were greater understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem.

Posted on 5 May 2014 by philosiblog

It would help if there were greater understanding that anger never helps to solve a problem. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is about the futility of anger. Anger is many things to many people, but … Continue reading →

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Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow.

Posted on 7 March 2014 by philosiblog

Every problem is a gift – without problems we would not grow. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? Life isn’t easy. There are problems, or as I prefer, obstacles, challenges, and difficulties. Or if you prefer to stand cowering … Continue reading →

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If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

Posted on 11 December 2013 by philosiblog

If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem. – Eldridge Cleaver What does that mean? This quote, and variations of it, shows up attributed to a couple people, including as an African Proverb, but the longer version … Continue reading →

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The only problem we really have is we think we’re not supposed to have problems! Problems call us to higher level – face & solve them now!

Posted on 8 November 2013 by philosiblog

The only problem we really have is we think we’re not supposed to have problems! Problems call us to higher level – face & solve them now! – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This quote is saying that our biggest … Continue reading →

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Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them.

Posted on 11 September 2013 by philosiblog

Running away from your problems is a race you will never win, so just face them head on, and overcome them. – Unknown What does that mean? I’ve heard a number of variants on this one, but the most common has … Continue reading →

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A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you.

Posted on 28 June 2013 by philosiblog

A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is about being done. As long as you aren’t fulfilled, as long as you are not satisfied, … Continue reading →

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The problem with self-improvement is knowing when to quit.

Posted on 10 October 2012 by philosiblog

The problem with self improvement is knowing when to quit. – David Lee Roth What does that mean? For me, that’s an easy question to answer: you stop when you are done improving, growing, and learning. In short, I’ll stop trying to … Continue reading →

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The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place

Posted on 6 January 2012 by philosiblog

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. – George Bernard Shaw What does that mean? Communication is very important to inter-personal discussions, as it is how we move ideas from person to person. … Continue reading →

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The problem with the world is that we draw our family circle too small

Posted on 21 December 2011 by philosiblog

The problem with the world is that we draw our family circle too small. – Mother Teresa What does that mean? To me, the quote is telling us that we treat people in different manners depending on the label we … 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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Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have

Posted on 2 November 2011 by philosiblog

Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, this says that we should quit worrying. The quote goes on to point out that the problem you are worrying about … Continue reading →

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