When prosperous the fool trembles for the evil that is to come; in adversity the philosopher smiles for the good that he… — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
We must always appreciate the views and religious beliefs of others, as they continue to explore this philosophical experiment called democracy. -… — Johnny Luckett Copy Share Image
“If, as Heraclitus suggests, god, like an oracle, neither "declares nor hides, but sets forth by signs," then clearly I had better… — Annie Dillard Copy Share Image
Meditation is a gift confined to unknown philosophers and cows. Others don't begin to think till they begin to talk or write. — Finley Peter Dunne Copy Share Image
These days, I'm a hypocritical, philosophical vegetarian. Vegetarianism would be the right choice, but I really, really love meat. — Tim Minchin Copy Share Image
“The past and the future are not a collection of instants shared by all space, but a collection of events that correspond… — Felix Alba-Juez Copy Share Image
I find purer philosophy in a Poem than in a Conclusion of Geometry, a chemical analysis, or a physical law — Wilfred Owen Copy Share Image
Must be grounded in a philosophy whose foundation is on the solidarity of the human race, a philosophy which will not waver… — Jane Addams Copy Share Image
“But the thing about Literature is, well, basically it encapsulates all the disciplines - it's history, philosophy, politics, sexual politics, sociology, psychology,… — David Nicholls Copy Share Image
Get it into your head once and for all, my simple and very fainthearted fellow, that what fools call humaneness is nothing… — Marquis de Sade Copy Share Image
“I bid you welcome to a new Utopia where men may be free of the so-called moral subjugations and constraints, and where… — Emery Lee Copy Share Image
“Among all of us there was a leadership philosophy expressed to the entire organization: If there is a problem and you tell… — Patricia Crisafulli Copy Share Image
“She sent me a sunny smile, and what a smile, George; it was a smile that could have melted the whole world,… — Jostein Gaarder Copy Share Image
“Human experience always contains both pain and joy. One of the reasons we can be confident that Christianity is actually true is… — Holly Ordway Copy Share Image
My definition of a decent society is one that first of all takes care of its losers, and protects its weak. What… — John le Carre Copy Share Image
It is never ridicule, but a compliment, that knocks a philosopher off his feet. He is already positioned for every possible counter-attack,… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“We must live according to the principle of a land ethic. The alternative is that we shall not live at all.” — Kathleen Dean Moore Copy Share Image
Design can be both a manifestation of a company's design ethic and an outward communication of a company's design ethic and drive… — Bob Lutz Copy Share Image
My own philosophy is if you're not having sex, you're finished. It separates the girls from the old people. — Helen Gurley Brown Copy Share Image
“Do not look for company at all costs, and especially do not allow loneliness to lead you to fickle love or false… — Eraldo Banovac Copy Share Image
“There is no entitlement! Not to this breath. Not to the next day. Not to the love that is given to us.… — Tobias M. Kohl Copy Share Image
A mind might ponder its thought for an epoch, and not gain so much self-knowledge as the passion of love shall teach… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
“O wayfarer! Yearn finds quench, not in meadows, seashores or altitude of mountain peaks; but when being becomes dance.” — Shah Asad Rizvi Copy Share Image
Only when each of us practices the live and help live philosophy can we transform unjust systems into a beloved community. — Al N. Green Copy Share Image
“Eastern philosophy, mainly yogis, is the only ideology that opposes the introduction of the new world order, international super-government, and the coming… — Mwanandeke Kindembo Copy Share Image
The feminine graces of Madame de Sevigne's genius are exquisitely charming; but the philosophy and eloquence of Madame de Stael are above… — James Mackintosh Copy Share Image
Looking back, I should have pursued philosophy and economics and things of that sort in college more, but I didn't. — Dan Quayle Copy Share Image
You’re probably wasting time on things like eating and sleeping. Cease that, and read all of philosophy and all of literature. Also… — John Barth Copy Share Image
“A philosopher and a social revolutionist, a painter, a singer, a poet, a writer, and a country gentleman, all engaged in sipping… — Elizabeth Breuer Copy Share Image
Grounded in the natural philosophy of the Middle Ages, alchemy formed a bridge: on the one hand into the past, to Gnosticism,… — Carl Jung Copy Share Image
“[N]ow we have a clearer idea what this story is all about: The world was made for man, and man was made… — Daniel Quinn Copy Share Image
When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
When I wrote my first album, I was reading Joseph Campbell - he's this philosopher who writes about mythology. That inspired the… — MO Copy Share Image
A philosophical mythology lies concealed in language, which breaks out again at every moment, no matter how cautious we may be. — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
“There is no such thing as philosophy-free science; there is only science whose philosophical baggage is taken on board without examination. —Daniel… — Daniel C. Dennett Copy Share Image
“I can discover nothing in any mere animal but an ingenious machine, to which nature has given senses to wind itself up,… — Jean Jacques Rousseau Copy Share Image
“I've sought what I ought to seek, fought what I ought to fight and did what I thought I had to do.… — Reiner Valentin Copy Share Image
If I don't impress you in an interview then fine, but at least give me that chance. That's all I want; to… — Sol Campbell Copy Share Image
A philosophy may explain difficult things, but has no power to change them. The gospel, the story of Jesus' life, promises change. — Philip Yancey Copy Share Image
“It should be added that, in general, it is the character of every metaphysical and theological argument to seek to explain one… — Michael Bakunin Copy Share Image