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Category Archives: communication
Whenever the speech is corrupted so is the mind.
Whenever the speech is corrupted so is the mind. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is a cold hard truth, and one that is recognized by many people. It is a method which is regularly used to manipulate people … Continue reading
Posted in communication, deception, freedom, governance, honest, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, corrupted, mind, Seneca, speech
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Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.
Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is something most of us forget as we grow up. Little kids ask some of the best questions. That’s why they … Continue reading
Posted in communication, education, question, success, thinking, understanding
Tagged @ferbhinlor, answers, questions, successful, Tony Robbins
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You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly.
You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly. – Sam Keen What does that mean? This quote is widely circulated, and in minor variations. I like this one the best: “We come to … Continue reading
Posted in communication, forgiveness, love, respect, sharing, understanding
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, imperfect, love, perfect, Sam Keen
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You have not converted a man because you have silenced him.
You have not converted a man because you have silenced him. – John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn What does that mean? This quote is about debates and how they appear to end. There are many reasons one might be silent … Continue reading
Posted in communication, failure, listening, power, sharing, victory
Tagged @Talkmaster, because, converted, John Morley, silenced
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If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito.
If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in the dark with a mosquito. – Anonymous What does that mean? If you have never been hectored by a small flying insect, this quote probably have no … Continue reading
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Tagged @GreatestQuote, Anonymous, effective, small, think
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Discussion is an exchange of knowledge, argument is an exchange of ignorance.
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge, argument is an exchange of ignorance. – Robert Quillen What does that mean? I have always had a soft spot for witticisms, and this is certainly one of my favorites. Sadly, this is also a … Continue reading
Posted in communication, emotion, knowledge, listening, understanding
Tagged @iheartquotes, argument, discussion, ignorance, knowledge, Robert Quillen
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The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.
The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism. – Norman Peale What does that mean? This is a sad truth about far too many of us. If we have … Continue reading
Posted in communication, fear, gentle, help, individuality, tact
Tagged @DavidRoads, Norman Peale, praise, ruined, trouble
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To make this a century of dialogue we need to find ways to promote a greater awareness of the oneness of humanity.
To make this a century of dialogue we need to find ways to promote a greater awareness of the oneness of humanity. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? To me, this quote means that before we can have peace, before we … Continue reading
Posted in belief, communication, honest, listening, understanding, value
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, dialog, make, need
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What orators lack in depth they make up for in length.
What orators lack in depth they make up for in length. – Montesquieu What does that mean? This is the unfortunate reality for many college and university students. And for many of the rest of us, during the political season. People … Continue reading
Posted in communication, improve, listening, observation, passion, understanding
Tagged @philo_quotes, depth, length, Montesquieu, orators
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We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.
We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This is an interesting way of wording this sentiment. If we remember that today’s … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, happiness, individuality, peace, respect
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, differences, equal, forget
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Communication is hearing what’s not being said.
Communication is hearing what’s not being said. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This is a quote that has been said in many ways by many people, but the basic point is always the same. There are always two parts … Continue reading
Posted in communication, deception, honest, improve, observation, understanding
Tagged @AnthonyJConklin, communication, hearing, said, Tony Robbins
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Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems.
Past history clearly shows that violence cannot solve problems. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? With the world suffering from war in nearly every corner, the quote is pretty obviously true. It has been true through out history. War and civil … Continue reading
Posted in anger, communication, desire, hope, patience, setting an example
Tagged @DalaiLama, Dalai Lama, history, problems, violence
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Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired. – Robert Frost What does that mean? Well, irresistible is defined as “Impossible to resist.” or “Having an overpowering appeal” and desire is defined as “A wish or longing.”, “The object of … Continue reading
Posted in communication, desire, imagination, love, self-image, strategy
Tagged @Quotes_on_Love, desire, irresistible, love, Robert Frost
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The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. – Saint Augustine What does that mean? This is an interesting way of making an analogy. One page of a book will only give you so … Continue reading
Posted in communication, destination, education, friendship, personal growth, tolerance
Tagged @iheartquotes, book, Saint Augustine, travel, world
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Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. – Aristotle What does that mean? This is another neat quote, being based on mythology written about by Aristotle’s mentor, Plato (in his work, Symposium). The story goes that humans … Continue reading
Posted in communication, hope, love, respect, sharing, understanding
Tagged Aristotle, @AncientWisdoms, composed, love, soul
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