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Strength is the ability to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands and then eat just one of those pieces.

Posted on 31 March 2016 by philosiblog

Strength is the ability to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands and then eat just one of those pieces. – Judith Viorst What does that mean? This quote is not about the strength of our … Continue reading →

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A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness.

Posted on 25 August 2013 by philosiblog

A person who practices compassion and forgiveness has great inner strength, whereas aggression is usually a sign of weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Anyone who has been in the school yard knows of this, even if they never thought … Continue reading →

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Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

Posted on 10 August 2013 by philosiblog

Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. – Harriet Tubman What does that mean? There is a slightly longer version of this quote, which I greatly prefer. … Continue reading →

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The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness.

Posted on 24 February 2013 by philosiblog

The real source of inner strength and self-confidence is warm-heartedness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote is about the ideas of a very wise man for attaining both inner strength, and self-confidence. To me, those are both very … Continue reading →

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Just as we need good physical health we also need strength of mind to ensure our well-being; and we develop it by cultivating ethics.

Posted on 24 June 2012 by philosiblog

Just as we need good physical health we also need strength of mind to ensure our well-being; and we develop it by cultivating ethics. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote starts with the discussion of a simple truth, … Continue reading →

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While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength.

Posted on 18 March 2012 by philosiblog

While revenge weakens society, forgiveness gives it strength. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? The quote starts by saying that revenge weakens society. Think about all those angry people, all looking to take revenge on those they feel have done … Continue reading →

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Non violence is a sign of strength; violence is a sign of desperation and weakness.

Posted on 11 September 2011 by philosiblog

Non violence is a sign of strength; violence is a sign of desperation and weakness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is a testament to wisdom over ‘common knowledge.’ Many people think that fighting, conquering and vanquishing are the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

Posted on 27 August 2011 by philosiblog

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body. – Seneca What does that mean? What he is saying that muscles are built by labor (overcoming physical difficulties), and the mind is built by overcoming difficulties (of a mental nature). This … Continue reading →

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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

Posted on 24 August 2011 by philosiblog

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. – Lao Tzu What does that mean? To me, his quote talks of the two faces of love. Love can be out-going (love from you … Continue reading →

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We can easily forgive a child…

Posted on 22 June 2011 by philosiblog

We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. – Plato What does that mean? Children being afraid of the dark, that is a phase … Continue reading →

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Any man may easily do harm…

Posted on 6 June 2011 by philosiblog

Any man may easily do harm, but not every man can do good to another. – Plato What does that mean? Well, I’m afraid I have to disagree slightly with him.  It’s a quibble, but :  Anyone CAN do good.  Many … Continue reading →

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