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Be proud of who you are and not ashamed of how someone else sees you.

Posted on 18 April 2016 by philosiblog

Be proud of who you are and not ashamed of how someone else sees you. – Unknown What does that mean? This is a quote I wish I’d heard more of when I was little. It’s reassuring and hopeful for … Continue reading →

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The proud peacock of today may be only a feather duster tomorrow.

Posted on 28 January 2014 by philosiblog

The proud peacock of today may be only a feather duster tomorrow. – Rick Barnes (also attributed to E. P. Atkins) What does that mean? This quote seems to have been around for quite some time, but the theme remains … Continue reading →

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Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends?

Posted on 13 November 2012 by philosiblog

Of what shall a man be proud, if he is not proud of his friends? – Robert Lewis Stevenson What does that mean? To me, this quote is about who you hang with. Who are your friends? Are you proud of … Continue reading →

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None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not

Posted on 14 December 2011 by philosiblog

None are more taken in by flattery than the proud, who wish to be the first and are not. – Baruch Spinoza What does that mean? This quote talks about flattery and why it works better on some people than on others. … Continue reading →

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