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The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.

The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This is a slightly abbreviated version of a longer quote:  The next best thing to being wise … Continue reading

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Life’s Tragedy is that we get…

Life’s Tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late. – Benjamin Franklin What does that mean? To me, it is all too true a statement. We get old faster than we get wise. If only we … Continue reading

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Everything that happens…

Everything that happens; happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so. – Marcus Aurelius What does that mean? I debated taking this quote, but decided it was worth doing.  It talks of … Continue reading

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When we are motivated by wisdom and compassion, the results of our actions benefit everyone.

When we are motivated by wisdom and compassion, the results of our actions benefit everyone… – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this is fairly straight forward.  When we act from a place of compassion, with wisdom as our guide, … Continue reading

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As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.

As for me, all I know is that I know nothing. – Socrates What does that mean? This is probably one of the most famous quotes in all the world, as it was the one that caused Socrates to be … Continue reading

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