Category Archives: curious

See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse.

Posted on 17 August 2013 by philosiblog

See how many are better off than you are, but consider how many are worse. – Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is about perspective. It also shows that ‘Keeping up with the Joneses‘ has been going on … Continue reading →

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The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself.

Posted on 20 June 2013 by philosiblog

The best teacher is the one who suggests rather than dogmatizes, and inspires his listener with the wish to teach himself. – Edward Bulwar-Lytton What does that mean? Lets start with a definition. Dogma is defined as an authoritarian set … Continue reading →

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Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions.

Posted on 26 May 2013 by philosiblog

Most of our problems are related to the mind, so we have to work to reduce our destructive emotions. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? This quote attempts to take aim at the most easily understood difficulty humans have, the mind. … Continue reading →

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Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt.

Posted on 18 April 2013 by philosiblog

Just think of the tragedy of teaching children not to doubt. – Clarence Darrow What does that mean? Imagine a situation where children don’t ever doubt an adult. All is well, until that adult is a predator, right? Yes, there are times … Continue reading →

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Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse.

Posted on 17 April 2013 by philosiblog

Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse. – African Proverb What does that mean? This quote talks about curiosity, knowledge, and the lack of either. It is one thing to not know. That can be fixed … Continue reading →

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Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

Posted on 20 November 2012 by philosiblog

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science. – Edwin Hubble What does that mean? This quote is interesting to me as it demonstrates the two parts of Science. There is that … Continue reading →

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Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.

Posted on 7 November 2012 by philosiblog

Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas. – Marie Curie What does that mean? This is both interesting and sexist sounding at the same time. Another term for being curious about people (and the discussions that accompany the discoveries) … Continue reading →

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If written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn’t need to have the rest of the universities attached.

Posted on 13 September 2012 by philosiblog

If written directions alone would suffice, libraries wouldn’t need to have the rest of the universities attached. – Judith Martin What does that mean? Despite all the hype and celebration of the internet as a method to learn, reading alone isn’t … Continue reading →

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One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.

Posted on 30 August 2012 by philosiblog

One’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. What does that mean? This quote says that new thoughts, new ideas (especially the big ones) permanently change our minds. Our thought … Continue reading →

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Unbiased love is undoubtedly difficult to generate, but if you practice with determination, day by day your attitude will be transformed.

Posted on 27 May 2012 by philosiblog

Unbiased love is undoubtedly difficult to generate, but if you practice with determination, day by day your attitude will be transformed. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Unbiased love, that’s an interesting term, isn’t it? Why would the word ‘love’ need … Continue reading →

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Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings.

Posted on 6 May 2012 by philosiblog

Having a more compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? How well do people without compassion communicate? They’re in editorial cartoons all the time, failing badly at communicating with others. … Continue reading →

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I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.

Posted on 14 March 2012 by philosiblog

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. – Albert Einstein What does that mean? In this quote, Einstein tries to explain his genius. He says that he has no special talents. While there are many theories on … Continue reading →

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Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for.

Posted on 30 August 2011 by philosiblog

Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for. – Socrates What does that mean? Everyone has experiences. Some write them down in a manner that is useful … Continue reading →

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Everybody has talent, it’s just a matter of moving around until you’ve discovered what it is.

Posted on 7 May 2011 by philosiblog

Everybody has talent, it’s just a matter of moving around until you’ve discovered what it is. – George Lucas What does that mean? To me, he is saying “We’re all good at something.”  The trick, he continues, is to figure … Continue reading →

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