Quotes About Philosophy

We can never speak about God rationally as we speak about ordinary things, but that does not mean we should give up thinking about God. We must push our minds to the limits of what we could know, descending ever deeper into the darkness of unknowing.

I could never take the idea of religion very seriously.

All this suffering,' I said, 'and nothing but greed and violence to build on when the war is over.' 'Have another soda-mint,' said Charles. I had one. Then I said, 'Why are we here? That's what I don't understand. Why be here at all when it all has to be so beastly?' 'I suppose we just came, like mould on cheese.' 'Then why do we want to be happy? Mould on cheese doesn't want to be happy.' ...

Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a factor for promoting peace, friendship, cooperation and understanding among peoples.

La fe es creer en lo que sabemos que no existe»

La felicidad es un concepto incoercible.Huye a toda concreción. Cada cual la perfila conforma a su perspicacia o la define de acuerdo a sus aspiraciones. Pero nadie acierta." Caterva, p.29

Cuánto tiempo es para siempre? —preguntó Alicia. —A veces sólo un segundo —respondió el Conejo Blanco. LEWIS CARROLL

porque el vuelo es corto y él ha vivido mucho.

La eternidad es una idea violenta

Es curioso cómo la felicidad pura, sin adulterar, no deja poso en nuestros corazones, mientras que las aguas turbias de la tristeza manchan por doquier.

La religión contesta, a su modo, problemas insoslayables que son también los de la filosofía y la ciencia, no frecuentadas por el hombre común. Por otra parte, los científicos no dan respuesta a las preguntas últimas, y las religiones están imposibilitadas de comprobar sus conclusiones y suplantan la carencia de datos reales con mitos y fantasías que calman no solo el temor ante lo desconocido, sino también la necesidad insaciable de conocer.

La religión contesta, a su modo, problemas insoslayables que son también los de la filosofía y la ciencia, no frecuentadas por el hombre común. Por otra parte, los científicos no dan respuesta a las preguntas últimas, y las religiones están imposibilitadas de comprobar sus conclusiones y suplantan la carencia de datos reales con mitos y fantasías que calman no solo el temor ante lo desconocido, sino también la necesidad insaciable de

El pretexto de elevar lo inferior siempre disfraza la pulsión de deprimir lo superior. A la postre, en todos los intentos de hacer a los animales titulares de derecho descubrimos el propósito de suprimir la realidad espiritual específica del hombre

en ningún sitio está escrito que la historia sea o racional o justa.

Mob of beings and things! --A true sadness, because you are really deep in the soul, as they say, not in time at all!

Perhaps this momentary life of ours is only the light that divides our infinite origin from our infinite end.

La muerte no se reparte como si fuera un bien. Nadie anda en busca de tristezas.

For there is no such thing as a moment. Call it a second, or an instant, if you like. Now cut it in half – for there is naught in creation so small it cannot be divided. So now the moment is two – so which was the moment of love? Both, part one, part t'other? It can't be. A moment exists only when we look back at it. All in the heart and mind is flux and process, so it hardly signifies which moment we show in how the lady changes, so long as it convinces.

paradox is more than that: it should entail a conflict between two deeply held convictions.

When I was twelve, I was interviewed by a doctoral candidate in education and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up. I said that I either wanted to be a philosopher or a clown, and I understood then, I think, that much depended on whether or not I found the world worth philosophizing about, and what the price of seriousness might be.

We accept responsibility for ourselves when we acknowledge that ultimately there are no answers outside of ourselves, and no gurus, no teachers, and no philisophies that can solve the problems of our lives. They can only suggest, guide, and inspire. It is our dedication to living with open hearts and our commitment to the day-to-day details of our lives that will transform us.

Tell me, Brother Gregory, in your opinion can a woman think as well as a man?" "Properly speaking," he said in a learned voice, "a woman cannot think at all, or at least, think as we men know it. But the imitative ability is very greatly developed in women, so that by copying men, some may attain the appearance of thought.

Daughter, your presence is a stay and consolation to me. Begin again in the Tenth Book; tell me, how does Aristotle define true happiness?" "Father, he tells us that true happiness is found in contemplation, whereas the common idea of happiness as pleasant amusements is fostered by the courts of tyrants.

The ancient Greeks had two concepts of time — Chronos and Kairos — which can help you wisely channel your sensitivities.