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You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.

Posted on 22 February 2016 by philosiblog

You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say. – Martin Luther What does that mean? Most of us are pretty clear on the idea that we are responsible for our own … Continue reading →

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To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing.

Posted on 12 July 2013 by philosiblog

To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, and be nothing. – Elbert Hubbard often misattributed to Aristotle What does that mean? This quote is often misattributed to Aristotle, but is actually by writer Elbert Hubbard, from his book “John North Willys” : … Continue reading →

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If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it.

Posted on 21 January 2013 by philosiblog

If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it. – Cicero What does that mean? This quote is all about our morals, our values, and the potential for a dichotomy between how we … Continue reading →

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