Quotes from Christopher Phillips

one could not attain greater personal excellence without also paving the way for everyone else in society to attain it as well.

I would replace the quality of sincerity with honesty, since one can hold a conviction sincerely without examining it, while honesty would require that one subject one's convictions to frequent scrutiny.

On occasion, those attending Socrates Café have met the love of their lives.

Although he is a soft touch for any cause that helps lift up needy people or perpetuate democracy, he believes that the "tithe" he gives—nearly half of his earnings—is the least anyone should give who is "blessed to live in a great democracy.

Nietzsche suggests that "if you wish to strive for peace of soul and pleasure, then believe; if you wish to be a devotee of truth, then inquire." In

You don't ever hear anyone talking about childing, do you?" "There should be a word like childing," says Lauren. "Children give birth to parents. There wouldn't be parents without children. Not only that, children raise parents. My mom and dad all the time tell me how they learn important lessons in life from me. They

It is not enough to have the courage of your convictions, you must also have the courage to have your convictions challenged.