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Tag Archives: self knowledge
A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.
A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, that sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how Latin references work, and how they are … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, discovery, happiness, individuality, optimism, self knowledge
Tagged @philo_quotes, happiness, life, self knowledge, Seneca
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I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self. ~ Aristotle What does that mean? To me, this is talking about the eternal internal struggle of humanity. We … Continue reading
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Tagged @philo_quotes, Aristotle, brave, conquer, self knowledge
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Reliable and genuine discipline comes not from repression, but from an understanding of all the whys and wherefores of our actions.
Reliable and genuine discipline comes not from repression, but from an understanding of all the whys and wherefores of our actions. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, it seems that he is saying that the path of repressing an … Continue reading
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Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, discipline, self knowledge, self-discipline
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Sometimes it is more important to discover what one cannot do than what one can do.
Sometimes it is more important to discover what one cannot do than what one can do. – Lin Yutang What does that mean? To me, this is about where your talents are and where they are not. No matter how … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, clarity, desire, flexibility, perseverance, self knowledge
Tagged @Sports_Greats, discover, important, Lin Yutang, self knowledge
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