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Tag Archives: worry
Worry is a misuse of imagination.
Worry is a misuse of imagination. – Dan Zadra What does that mean? This quote, sometimes with a “the” in place of “a,” is about the close relationship between worry and imagination, and the implications of that closeness. Our imaginations … Continue reading
Posted in desire, focus, hope, imagination, potential, worry
Tagged @Talkmaster, Dan Zadra, imagination, misuse, worry
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Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.
Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow. – Swedish Proverb What does that mean? This quote is, in case you hadn’t figured it out yet, about worry and the troubles which can come from it. It is one … Continue reading
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote isn’t about the fear of a tiger eating … Continue reading
Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear
Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote describes a lot of human interactions. When bad news arrives, it is usually told first to someone who … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, fear, leadership, love, worry
Tagged @philo_quotes, fear, love, Niccolò Machiavelli, worry
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Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have
Worry is a down payment on a problem you may never have. – Unknown What does that mean? To me, this says that we should quit worrying. The quote goes on to point out that the problem you are worrying about … Continue reading
Posted in calm, focus, imagination, obstacles, self improvement, worry
Tagged @DavidRoads, focus, problem, Unknown, worry
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Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them
Constant exposure to dangers will breed contempt for them. – Seneca What does that mean? I’m not exactly sure how the Latin was translated to English, but contempt presently means to treat with dislike and scorn. I would imagine that this … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, caution, preparation, risk, worry
Tagged @philoQuotes, contempt, danger, Seneca, worry
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Don’t worry about the world…
Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia. – Charles Schulz What does that mean? To me, this is a reminder that too many people worry about too many things. How can … Continue reading
Posted in calm, relaxation, worry
Tagged @QuoteHouse, calm, Charles Schultz, relaxation, worry
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