Philosophical Quotes

1598 Philosophical quotes by 584 unique authors

Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to, but himself. — John Locke
Where there is no property there is no injustice. — John Locke
It is one thing to show a man that he is in an error, and another to put him in possession of the truth. — John Locke
Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues. — John Locke
The dread of evil is a much more forcible principle of human actions than the prospect of good. — John Locke
The discipline of desire is the background of character. — John Locke
The only fence against the world is a thorough knowledge of it. — John Locke
Reverie is when ideas float in our mind without reflection or regard of the understanding. — John Locke
We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and… — John Locke
Where all is but dream, reasoning and arguments are of no use, truth and knowledge nothing. — John Locke
Things of this world are in so constant a flux, that nothing remains long in the same state. — John Locke
Fashion for the most part is nothing but the ostentation of riches. — John Locke
There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you… — Sophia Loren
There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat. — James Russell Lowell
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him. — Niccolo Machiavelli
Never was anything great achieved without danger. — Niccolo Machiavelli
The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. — Niccolo Machiavelli
No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution. — Niccolo Machiavelli
It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. — Niccolo Machiavelli
Before all else, be armed. — Niccolo Machiavelli
I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. — Niccolo Machiavelli
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times. — Niccolo Machiavelli
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil. — Niccolo Machiavelli
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles. — Niccolo Machiavelli
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. — Niccolo Machiavelli

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