Tag Archives: self improvement

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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We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

Posted on 25 April 2012 by philosiblog

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. – Oscar Wilde What does that mean? Historically, the reference to being in the gutter usually refers to a drunk who is so drunk and … Continue reading →

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There’s nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self

Posted on 13 January 2012 by philosiblog

There’s nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility is being superior to your former self. – Hemingway What does that mean? This quote is also attributed to Elijah Wood, who is a bit younger than the … Continue reading →

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After your death you will be what you were before your birth

Posted on 5 December 2011 by philosiblog

After your death you will be what you were before your birth. – Arthur Schopenhauer What does that mean? This is one of the most logically true discussions of spirituality I am familiar with. It takes no position on what … Continue reading →

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I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense

Posted on 3 November 2011 by philosiblog

I think of life as a good book. The further you get into it, the more it begins to make sense. – Harold S. Kushner What does that mean? To me, it sounds like the story of my life. When … Continue reading →

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In war there is no prize for runner-up

Posted on 1 October 2011 by philosiblog

In war there is no prize for runner-up. – Seneca What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as time is showing this quote to have a few cracks in it. It used to be that in wars, there were … Continue reading →

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Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble.

Posted on 29 September 2011 by philosiblog

Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble. – Frank Tyger What does that mean? This one has been said many times by many people. Two ears, one mouth; use in proper proportions. I’m fairly certain … Continue reading →

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Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.

Posted on 30 August 2011 by philosiblog

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for. – Socrates What does that mean? Everyone has experiences. Some write them down in a manner that is useful … Continue reading →

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The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it.

Posted on 17 August 2011 by philosiblog

The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it. – Jim Rohn What does that mean? This the first half of a longer quote (which is too long for Twitter) : “The major reason … Continue reading →

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Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things.

Posted on 22 July 2011 by philosiblog

Who is not satisfied with himself will grow; who is not sure of his own correctness will learn many things. – Chinese Proverbs What does that mean? I just love the Chinese quotes, it seems that they are always translated into … Continue reading →

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A man should choose a friend who is better than himself.

Posted on 15 July 2011 by philosiblog

A man should choose a friend who is better than himself. – Chinese Proverbs What does that mean? A person should try to improve themselves. That can be done in many ways, but this saying promotes finding a friend who is better … Continue reading →

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There is nothing as remarkable as…

Posted on 18 May 2011 by philosiblog

There is nothing as remarkable as learning how to think better. – Anonymous What does that mean? When one learns how to think better, one begins to see the world in a different light.  Solutions become easier, and better.  They … Continue reading →

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