Tag Archives: wish

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible.

Posted on 7 January 2016 by philosiblog

Indeed, man wishes to be happy even when he so lives as to make happiness impossible. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? What is it with us, that we pursue happiness in so many of the wrong ways? To … Continue reading →

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If you wish to be a writer, write.

Posted on 22 October 2015 by philosiblog

If you wish to be a writer, write. – Epictetus What does that mean? While it is usually hard to find these quotes, I have managed to find a precise source for this quote of Epictetus. It is in his … Continue reading →

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You can’t help someone just by making a wish to do so, you have to take action.

Posted on 7 April 2014 by philosiblog

You can’t help someone just by making a wish to do so, you have to take action. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote, to me, is about the difference between thinking about doing something and taking action. … Continue reading →

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Today, let us wish each other a Happy New Year, but also that we may make it meaningful.

Posted on 23 March 2014 by philosiblog

Today, let us wish each other a Happy New Year, but also that we may make it meaningful. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? OK, so I’m a little bit behind the times. I even missed my Three Year Anniversary … Continue reading →

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It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me.

Posted on 22 October 2012 by philosiblog

It is my fervent wish and my greatest ambition to leave a work with a few useful instructions for the pianists after me. – Franz Liszt What does that mean? This is a great quote, one that inspires us to leave … Continue reading →

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It is because of my wish to be helpful that I share my ideas and experiences; being helpful to even one person is valuable

Posted on 5 February 2012 by philosiblog

It is because of my wish to be helpful that I share my ideas and experiences; being helpful to even one person is valuable. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This was a great quote for me, as it explains, … Continue reading →

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If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered

Posted on 19 January 2012 by philosiblog

If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered. – Edgar Allan Poe What does that mean? I literally laughed out loud when I saw this one. It is amazing, and … Continue reading →

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