Quotes About Philosophy

Of the opinions of philosophy I most gladly embrace those that are most solid, that is to say, most human and most our own; my opinions, in conformity with my conduct, are low and humble.

Philosophers make imaginary laws for imaginary commonwealths, and their discourses are as the stars, which give little light because they are so high.

My connection to Santa Fe is very closely, and continuously a connection with Reid. I believe in him and his philosophy of photographic education.

I wanted a theory that would allow one to live outside the office with the same philosophy one uses inside it.

American life is builded ... upon that fundamental philosophy announced by the Savior nineteen centuries ago ... [It] can not survive with the defense of Cain, "Am I my brother's keeper?

All philosophers should end their days at Pythia's feet. There is only one philosophy, that of unique moments.

Genuine philosophical problems are always rooted outside philosophy and they die if these roots decay.

The philosophies behind meditation are very current today and are a way of finding some sort of peace.

Reason in my philosophy is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

Mrs. Wiggs was a philosopher, and the sum and substance of her philosophy lay in keeping the dust off her rose-colored spectacles.

I think philosophy is all about lived experience, which is to say life in the streets, life in a variety of different contexts.

Philosophy, to be relevant, must offer us a wisdom to live by.

There is no God. But it does not matter. Man is enough.

We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.

Ironic philosophies produce passionate works.

To ask whether the natural rights philosophy of the Declaration of Independence is true or false, is essentially a meaningless question.

That's always been my philosophy. - I've never thought of the consequences of a necessary action.

Much of the philosophy of religious education has been based upon a false premise, and perhaps many have missed the essence of Christian experience, having had religious training take its place.

Income is primarily determined by your philosophy, not by the economy

Once someone asked me, "What do you want to be your epitaph?" So I said, "Paulo Coelho died when he was alive.

How small a thought it takes to fill a life.

No code of ethics and no effort are justifiable a priori in the face of the cruel mathematics that command our condition.

I am certain no one sets out to be cruel, but our treatment of the elderly ill seems to have no philosophy to it. As a society, we should establish whether we have a policy of life at any cost.

To be a philosopher, just reverse everything you have ever been told...and have a sense of humor doing it.