100 Quotes About Philosophy Of Life

Who are you, really? Are you the sum of your accomplishments? Are you the sum of your thoughts? Are you the sum of your words? Or are you more than all of these things? These are some questions anyone might ask, but few would really want to find an answer to. These quotes about philosophy-of-life help us understand who we are and what our purpose is.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable...
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The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. George Bernard Shaw
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It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then. Lewis Carroll
A bird is safe in its nest - but that...
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A bird is safe in its nest - but that is not what its wings are made for. Amit Ray
Don't bite off more than you can chew because nobody...
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Don't bite off more than you can chew because nobody looks attractive spitting it back out. Carroll Bryant
The moment you stop trying to become a better person,...
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The moment you stop trying to become a better person, is the moment you start to become worse than what you already are. Carroll Bryant
The only thing standing between you and your dreams is...
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The only thing standing between you and your dreams is ... reluctance. Carroll Bryant
Nothing is as it seems, but something is everything it...
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Nothing is as it seems, but something is everything it is made out to be. Carroll Bryant
Those who are wise won't be busy, and those who...
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Those who are wise won't be busy, and those who are too busy can't be wise. Lin Yutang
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The best consolation in misfortune or affliction of any kind will be the thought of other people who are in a still worse plight than yourself; and this is a form of consolation open to every one. But what an awful fate this means for mankind as a whole! We are like lambs in a field, disporting themselves under the eye of the butcher, who chooses out first one and then another for his prey. Arthur Schopenhauer
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Izzi: Remember Moses Morales? Tom Verde: Who? Izzi: The Mayan guide I told you about. Tom Verde: From your trip. Izzi: Yeah. The last night I was with him, he told me about his father, who had died. Well Moses wouldn't believe it. Tom Verde: Izzi.. Izzi: [embraces Tom] No, no. Listen, listen. He said that if they dug his father's body up, it would be gone. They planted a seed over his grave. The seed became a tree. Moses said his father became a part of that tree. He grew into the wood, into the bloom. And when a sparrow ate the tree's fruit, his father flew with the birds. He said.. death was his father's road to awe. That's what he called it. The road to awe. Now, I've been trying to write the last chapter and I haven't been able to get that out of my head! Tom Verde: Why are you telling me this? Izzi: I'm not afraid anymore, Tommy. . Darren Aronofsky
YOU. ARE. PERFECT. You are. Im talking to YOU. and...
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YOU. ARE. PERFECT. You are. Im talking to YOU. and dont you dare think otherwise...embrace the entity of yourself...you are a puzzle piece and you are meant to be puzzling. Kaiden Blake
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The human body resonates at the same frequency as Mother Earth. So instead of only focusing on trying to save the earth, which operates in congruence to our vibrations, I think it is more important to be one with each other. If you really want to remedy the earth, we have to mend mankind. And to unite mankind, we heal the Earth. That is the only way. Mother Earth will exist with or without us. Yet if she is sick, it is because mankind is sick and separated. And if our vibrations are bad, she reacts to it, as do all living creatures. Suzy Kassem
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There are times when wisdom cannot be found in the chambers of parliament or the halls of academia but at the unpretentious setting of the kitchen table. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Christianity, like genius, is one of the hardest concepts to forgive. We hear what we want to hear and accept what we want to accept, for the most part, simply because there is nothing more offensive than feeling like you have to re-evaluate your own train of thought and purpose in life. You have to die to an extent in your hunger for faith, for wisdom, and quite frankly, most people aren't ready to die. Criss Jami
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Listen." Jennifer reverted, "I didn't mean anything by all of that before. I understand what you were trying to do and ..." She struggled for the right words. "Sweetie, like love, people don't live inside of life, life lives inside of you. Open yourself up to it and there's no stopping your heart. Carroll Bryant
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Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction. Germany Kent
Expressing doubt is how we begin a journey to discover...
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Expressing doubt is how we begin a journey to discover essential truths. Kilroy J. Oldster
If we are merely matter intricately assembled, is this really...
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If we are merely matter intricately assembled, is this really demeaning? If there's nothing here but atoms, does that make us less or does that make matter more? Carl Sagan
To be, or not to be: what a question!
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To be, or not to be: what a question! E.a. Bucchianeri
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A crude age. Peace is stabilized with cannon and bombers, humanity with concentration camps and pogroms. We're living in a time when all standards are turned upside-down, Kern. Today the aggressor is the shepherd of peace, and the beaten and hunted are the troublemakers of the world. What's more, there are whole races who believe it! Erich Maria Remarque
The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of...
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The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it. John Stuart Mill
There are only two most powerful situations- being so small...
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There are only two most powerful situations- being so small that you have nothing to lose and being so big that you don't care what you lose! Jasleen Kaur Gumber
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All that man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts. His suffering and happiness are evolved from within. As he thinks, so he is. As he continues to think, so he remains. James Allen
Some way some how i'm going to be happy i'm...
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Some way some how i'm going to be happy i'm going to laugh i'm going to prosper, i feel good that i remain positive thru these mess up times! ! ! Jojo1980
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I mean really, how could an artistic individual stay grounded in the nitty-gritty of how many minutes per pound meat has to stay in the oven when trying to fathom the creative philosophy behind the greatest artistic minds of the world? E.a. Bucchianeri
The evolution revolution is here. Global sense makes common sense.
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The evolution revolution is here. Global sense makes common sense. Judah Freed
The Purpose of Philosophy is to fall in Love. To...
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The Purpose of Philosophy is to fall in Love. To strip the world of all its clothes, and fall in Love with it as it stand before you completely naked. Ilyas Kassam
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I can blend words easily with my pen, and show concepts from deep within. Yet not everyone gets the message I send. So why do I even let these words begin? Maybe they will soak in one day at the right time. When the readers on a new path to find. So for now I'll continue to drop ink and not worry about what other people think. Stanley Victor Paskavich
If he was not exactly a Spartan, he was, you...
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If he was not exactly a Spartan, he was, you might say, spartanatical. Things happened to you; they were good, or they were bad - and that was the truth about everything. A.E. Coppard
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Superficial people consider themselves capable of doing everything. The question, however, is who is willing to hire them? Eraldo Banovac
Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more...
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Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more than all other factors. Eraldo Banovac
Only a person who is motivated in the inner depths...
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Only a person who is motivated in the inner depths of his being will help without hesitation and with no obligation for the one helped. Eraldo Banovac
Be patient in life, knowing that there is a real...
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Be patient in life, knowing that there is a real possibility that the desired outcome could happen without your direct involvement. Eraldo Banovac
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In reality, there is no such thing as absolute freedom. The rules of social interaction determine one's freedom. Eraldo Banovac
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A free man does not do what must be done, but what should be done. Eraldo Banovac
The people who overcome their fears are the ones who...
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The people who overcome their fears are the ones who can achieve their dreams. Eraldo Banovac
True friendship doesn't include jealousy.
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True friendship doesn't include jealousy. Eraldo Banovac
A friend is a person who always understands your preoccupations,...
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A friend is a person who always understands your preoccupations, even when other people do not perceive them at all. Eraldo Banovac
I may be naked, but my thoughts are still hidden.
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I may be naked, but my thoughts are still hidden. Anthony T. Hincks
A lie distorts the image of reality. It is a...
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A lie distorts the image of reality. It is a delusion of the human mind which can disrupt an individual's sense of what is morally right or wrong. Eraldo Banovac
We dream because that's what life is. Anything else and...
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We dream because that's what life is. Anything else and it would be a nightmare. Anthony T. Hincks
We dream that we're all different. The reality is that...
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We dream that we're all different. The reality is that we're all not. Anthony T. Hincks
...suffering and freedom have their limits...those limits are very near...
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...suffering and freedom have their limits...those limits are very near together. Leo Tolstoy
A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone.
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A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone. Eraldo Banovac
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Never lie. Firstly, you will be caught in the lie sooner or later. Secondly, count on problems when repairing the consequences of the lie. Therefore, always tell the truth no matter how unpleasant it is. Eraldo Banovac
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Success and failure are relative categories. Therefore, do not exult in victory and do not despair after defeat. Accept the changes in life placidly, knowing that autumn and winter come after summer. Eraldo Banovac
The world will go on with or without humanity.
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The world will go on with or without humanity. Anthony T. Hincks
Be wise today so you don't cry tomorrow.
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Be wise today so you don't cry tomorrow. E.a. Bucchianeri
You have to be able to recognize your truths in...
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You have to be able to recognize your truths in the daylight before you can find them in the dark. Kelli Jae Baeli
Eternity to eternity , God is God.
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Eternity to eternity , God is God. Lailah Gifty Akita
Happiness keeps you Sweet , Trials keep you Strong, Sorrows...
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Happiness keeps you Sweet , Trials keep you Strong, Sorrows keep you Human, Failures keep you Humble, Success keeps you Glowing, But Only faith Keeps You Going! Be Happy Live Simply. Abhysheq Shukla
To live without love, is to have no light.
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To live without love, is to have no light. Lailah Gifty Akita
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Stored personal memories along with handed down collective memories of stories, legends, and history allows us to collate our interactions with a physical and social world and develop a personal code of survival. In essence, we all become self-styled sages, creating our own book of wisdom based upon our studied observations and practical knowledge gleaned from living and learning. What we quickly discover is that no textbook exist how to conduct our life, because the world has yet to produce a perfect person — an ideal observer — whom is capable of handing down a concrete exemplar of epistemic virtues. We each draw upon the guiding knowledge, theories, and advice available for us in order to explore the paradoxes, ironies, inconsistencies, and the absurdities encountered while living in a supernatural world. We mold our personal collection of information into a practical practicum how to live and die. Each day we define and redefine who we are, determine how we will react today, and chart our quest into an uncertain future. Kilroy J. Oldster
Belief is a wonderful way to pass the time until...
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Belief is a wonderful way to pass the time until the facts come in. Carl R White
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Because it works it doesn't mean it is necessary right. One can be sincerely and successfully wrong~ Dad to his son (Psalms 37:7) Unknown
Every fool has an idea how to change the world....
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Every fool has an idea how to change the world. Wise people think about how to improve the world around them. Eraldo Banovac
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The Poetry of LoveWe see the world with the eyes of a small child. We visualize the beauty of the world with an unique magic sense, and unfold our deeper feelings and expectations diffusing the seizing negative forces that stretch out their threatening tentacles. We give blow and shape in our dreams. We seek for Love through unfamiliar new people and new experiences. Love is a vivid spirit, a big breath that touches upon each piece of our existence, our each cell… Love affiliates a lot of forms, exists and fits everywhere. Each flight of a small bird, the flutter of an incredible beauty butterfly, the stones wetted by waters of Aquamarine River, the branches of the trees that dally with the blow of wind, all these is the Spirit of Love.When you love in a genuine way, love everything. You are not bothered by the babble of Nature and the strange reactions of people. You hear the sounds of everyday routine with bigger consequence. Overtakes the meanness consequently and with courage. You seek truth in small things. You live the each moment as if it's unique. Love for nature. Love for life. Love for people. Katerina Kostaki
For a happy and health life, get the answers to...
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For a happy and health life, get the answers to these questions in this order: Where, Who, Why, What and How to be you. Diana Dentinger
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Your life purpose is about you. It is a tangible, practical, everyday way to be that evolves over time as you mature. It is not just a new age, cheesy, flaky, peace and love statement. It is the greatness of who you are taking meaningful action. This is how you stay healthy and happy. Then and only then does your energy ripple out to make the world a better place. Diana Dentinger
Your life purpose is not just one thing, nor just...
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Your life purpose is not just one thing, nor just what you love to do, nor a role, nor a legacy you leave. Your life purpose is who you are 24/7. Diana Dentinger
Before defining what you want, know who you are.
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Before defining what you want, know who you are. Diana Dentinger
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Knowing your real life purpose makes you clear on where to focus your energy to move in the direction of your life. Knowing your real life purpose helps you connect to your potential since all you really need is inside you all the time! And knowing your real life purpose helps you become more creative so you have infinite options and energy to live your daily life with confidence and joy. Diana Dentinger
There's a way and a place for everyone to contribute...
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There's a way and a place for everyone to contribute to the greater good. Stop going no where fast and go "your where". Diana Dentinger
Who you were taught to be is not who you...
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Who you were taught to be is not who you really are! How about learning to be you? Diana Dentinger
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Where is the most important of the 5 W Questions. When you are in your "Where" you can fearlessly become "Who" you are to fully live "Why" you are here. Determine your "Where" then your "Who" then your "Why". Diana Dentinger
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Stop making excuses and start doing what makes you profoundly happy! Diana Dentinger
No one could teach you to be you... until now!
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No one could teach you to be you... until now! Diana Dentinger
Your real personality identity is not an option, it is...
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Your real personality identity is not an option, it is the foundation for your happiness and health. Diana Dentinger
You are not one type, nor belong to one category....
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You are not one type, nor belong to one category. You are a unique blend of personality needs. Live your needs for total life fulfillment. Diana Dentinger
Learn to be You to be Free to be You!
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Learn to be You to be Free to be You! Diana Dentinger
Nourish your Nature. Be who you are meant to be.
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Nourish your Nature. Be who you are meant to be. Diana Dentinger
What matters most is that you take the journey (of...
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What matters most is that you take the journey (of self awareness and transformation). Diana Dentinger
Soap, toothpaste and detergent are all
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Soap, toothpaste and detergent are all "new and improved". Are you? Diana Dentinger
Learn to be You. Why follow in someone else's footprints?
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Learn to be You. Why follow in someone else's footprints? Diana Dentinger
Why settle for anything less than total life fulfillment. Start...
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Why settle for anything less than total life fulfillment. Start by filling yourself up with you! Diana Dentinger
So many celebrations have become empty because the meaning has...
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So many celebrations have become empty because the meaning has changed. Find your meaning, to find yourself for a fulfilling life experience. Diana Dentinger
Get the k N A Ck of being you by...
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Get the k N A Ck of being you by getting the NAG out of you. Find out how in Chapter 5. Diana Dentinger
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Think "Energy" before opening your mouth. Send out good vibes in every word you pronounce. Diana Dentinger
Your Life Purpose is a blend of your Core Personality...
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Your Life Purpose is a blend of your Core Personality Needs. Remember it, define it and refine it as you journey through life. Diana Dentinger
One Need activates hundreds of Desires. Find long lasting happiness...
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One Need activates hundreds of Desires. Find long lasting happiness and fulfillment by knowing your Personality Needs instead of following your desires. Diana Dentinger
You feel most fulfilled when your actions are filled with...
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You feel most fulfilled when your actions are filled with meaning. Find meaning to find yourself. Diana Dentinger
Criticism addressed to a person can only be of benefit...
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Criticism addressed to a person can only be of benefit if it was said in the right way and at the right time. Eraldo Banovac
It can be accepted that there is a price for...
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It can be accepted that there is a price for man's work, time spent or service done, but never for human dignity. Eraldo Banovac
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Telling the truth is less demanding than telling a lie. Eraldo Banovac
The best advice will come from the person who has...
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The best advice will come from the person who has no personal interest in the matter. Eraldo Banovac
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Kids, no matter how big your problems are — ask your parents for help and advice. Eraldo Banovac
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Thirty two men keep guarding the tongue. Since it keeps a sense, still speaks non sense. Unknown
The biggest magic of the world is DEATH.
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The biggest magic of the world is DEATH. Shilpa Dasgupta
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In general, people accumulate knowledge gradually over a long period of time. However, there are extraordinary people all around us, who are capable of accumulating impressive amounts of knowledge within a relatively short period of time. Nevertheless, even the greatest genius possesses only a small fraction of all knowledge known by mankind. Finally, the following question arises: how large is all the existing knowledge in comparison to the space of ignorance?. Eraldo Banovac
If one's bowels move, one is happy, and if they...
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If one's bowels move, one is happy, and if they don't move, one is unhappy. That is all there is to it. Lin Yutang
Too late. It was all too late. But she went...
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Too late. It was all too late. But she went on, determined as ever and always trying to catch up. Alan Bennett
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Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity. Unknown
Habitual identification with discursive thought is the source of human...
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Habitual identification with discursive thought is the source of human suffering Sam Harris
Our habitual failure to recognise thought as thought, our habitual...
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Our habitual failure to recognise thought as thought, our habitual identification with discursive thought, is the primary source of human suffering. Sam Harris
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Life is fundamentally a mental state. We live in a dream world that we create. Whose life is truer, the rational man of action pursuing practical goals of personal happiness and wealth or the philosophic man who lives in a world of theoretical and metaphysical ideas? We ascribe the value quotient to our lives by making decisions that we score as either valid or invalid based upon our personal ethics and how we think and behave. Kilroy J. Oldster
Advice to my younger self:1 Start where you are with...
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Advice to my younger self:1 Start where you are with what you have2 Try not to hurt other people3 Take more chances4 If you fail, keep trying Germany Kent
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It is my sincerest hope to leave this world in better shape than which I found it. Everyone says that. However the distinction I feel that is necessary to make is. I hope to leave this world better in spite of my departure, not because of it. Kay Whitley
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God can take the ordinary and create the extraordinary. Our incredible God has the power to transform your simple life and give you the life of your dreams. Remarkable things happen in your life when you believe. Amaka Imani Nkosazana
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Maxims of Ptahhotep spoke a lot of sense; 'Do not be arrogant because of your knowledge, but confer with the ignorant man as with the learned. Good speech is more hidden than malachite, yet it is found in the possession of women slaves at the millstones.' Now THAT I’ll give the green light to. The opinions, eloquence and articulacy of the man or woman on the street can often be as invaluable as precious stones. Karl Wiggins
They say the distance between insanity and genius is measured...
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They say the distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success, I believe you can say the same thing about the distance between good and evil. Carl R White