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You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.

Posted on 22 February 2016 by philosiblog

You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say. – Martin Luther What does that mean? Most of us are pretty clear on the idea that we are responsible for our own … Continue reading →

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It ain’t bragging if you can back it up.

Posted on 16 January 2014 by philosiblog

It ain’t bragging if you can back it up. – Dizzy Dean What does that mean? As there is pride, there is also confidence. And with pride, there can be a good and useful version of confidence, as well as an … Continue reading →

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If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever.

Posted on 9 September 2013 by philosiblog

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever. – Alfred Lord Tennyson What does that mean? While I couldn’t find the book or poem this is from, nor the words missing … Continue reading →

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That which you resist, stays.

Posted on 15 May 2013 by philosiblog

That which you resist, stays. – David R. Hawkins What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, suggested by a reader. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the quote in context, so I’m not sure exactly what it means. However, it … Continue reading →

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All is in the course of change; and you yourself are constantly changing and, in a sense, passing away; and so too is the entire universe.

Posted on 1 April 2013 by philosiblog

All is in the course of change; and you yourself are constantly changing and, in a sense, passing away; and so too is the entire universe. – Marcus Aurelius, from the book Meditations, IX. 19 What does that mean? The sad thing … Continue reading →

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Once you really commence to see things, then you really commence to feel things.

Posted on 27 March 2013 by philosiblog

Once you really commence to see things, then you really commence to feel things. – Edward Steichen What does that mean? This quote is by a world famous photographer, which is a very visual medium. The photographer sees something, but a good … Continue reading →

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If you can dream it, you can do it.

Posted on 11 May 2012 by philosiblog

If you can dream it, you can do it. – Walt Disney What does that mean? To me, this means pretty much what it says. Now like most simple quotes, there’s a lot more going on. But on the surface, … Continue reading →

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