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Philosophy Quotes - The Quotes That Make You Think

Philosophy Quotes

Here is a collection of Philosophy Quotes. The quotes will make you think. Here are some rare philosophical quotes. Read them and see if you can identify them. There are no two quotes identical, but each makes you think and ponder. You will be inspired and motivated by these quotes. Let's start with Nagarjuna, an Indian Buddhist philosopher who lived around 200 CE. Nagarjuna stressed the importance of intimate experience of the interior world. He was a strict logician, but he advocated direct experience over indirect experience.

Philosophy is the science of truth. Aristotle

  •  Philosophy is the science of truth. Aristotle
Science is what you know. Philosophy is what you don’t know. Bertrand Russell

  • Science is what you know. Philosophy is what you don’t know. Bertrand Russell
Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. Epictetus

  • Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it. Epictetus
The philosopher’s product is his life. Friedrich Nietzsche

  • The philosopher’s product is his life. Friedrich Nietzsche
My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate – that’s my philosophy. Thornton Wilder

  • My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate – that’s my philosophy. Thornton Wilder
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Philosophy teaches us to act, not to speak. Seneca

  • Philosophy teaches us to act, not to speak. Seneca
We have philosophy professors, but no philosophers. Henry David Thoreau

  • We have philosophy professors, but no philosophers. Henry David Thoreau
Learn to ask of all actions, “Why are they doing that?”, starting with your own.

  • Learn to ask of all actions, “Why are they doing that?”, starting with your own.
To live without philosophizing is in truth the same as keeping the eyes closed without attempting to open them.

  • To live without philosophizing is in truth the same as keeping the eyes closed without attempting to open them. 
Philosophy, n. A route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothing.

  • Philosophy, n. A route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothing.
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Philosophy quotes on life

Philosophers have penned numerous motivational quotes that will help you achieve your goals in life. They have delved into the meaning of life, love, death, god, and even failure. These quotes will inspire you to reflect and think deeply. So, what are some of your favorite quotes from philosophers? Read on to find out! And don't forget to share these quotes with others! They are sure to inspire you to live a more meaningful life!

Philosopher Nagarjuna (around 200 CE) was an Indian Buddhist who stressed the importance of intimacy with the interior world. He was also a logical thinker who argued that every statement is falsifiable. However, he also advocated a life lived through direct experience. This is what makes Nagarjuna such an important philosopher. His work is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.

History is philosophy teaching by examples.

  • History is philosophy teaching by examples.
Philosophy is at once the most sublime and the most trivial of human pursuits. William James

  • Philosophy is at once the most sublime and the most trivial of human pursuits. William James
Philosophy is trying to make sense of what doesn’t. Maxime Lagacé

  • Philosophy is trying to make sense of what doesn’t. Maxime Lagacé
Astonishment is the root of philosophy. Paul Tillich

  • Astonishment is the root of philosophy. Paul Tillich
The three great things of life are: good health; work; and a philosophy of life. Jack London

  • The three great things of life are: good health; work; and a philosophy of life. Jack London
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Every man bears the whole stamp of the human condition.

  • Every man bears the whole stamp of the human condition. 
I study myself more than any other subject. That is my metaphysics, that is my physics.

  • I study myself more than any other subject. That is my metaphysics, that is my physics. 
Philosophy is man’s expression of curiosity about everything and his attempt to make sense of the world primarily through his intellect.

  • Philosophy is man’s expression of curiosity about everything and his attempt to make sense of the world primarily through his intellect.
There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers. William James

  • There is only one thing a philosopher can be relied upon to do, and that is to contradict other philosophers. William James
We are too weak to discover the truth by reason alone.

  • We are too weak to discover the truth by reason alone.
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Philosophy quotes about self

Many philosophers have written about the concept of being true to one's self and following one's own path. Socrates was one such person. His philosophy was rooted in an ethical system and his intention was to implement human reasoning into practical life. He tried to sell his readers an alternative view of life. Reading Socrates' quotes is an excellent way to view the world realistically. By following his example, we can live the life we are meant for and experience more joy in life.

Ralph Waldo Emerson is another philosopher whose quotes are excellent examples of what philosophy is all about. His advice to followers is to follow their hearts. Emerson hoped people would live up to their potential and reach the heights of the universe. He also believed that people who follow their heart should follow nature and speak their hearts. This is how he influenced the lives of many people. Hopefully, reading this selection of quotes will inspire others to live a life full of meaning and fulfillment.

Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language.

  • Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language. 
A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.

  • A little philosophy inclineth man’s mind to atheism; but depth in philosophy bringeth men’s minds about to religion.
We study science to learn how to get what we want. We study philosophy to know what to want in the first place.

  • We study science to learn how to get what we want. We study philosophy to know what to want in the first place. 
Just as eating cow meat doesn’t turn you into a cow, studying philosophy doesn’t make you wiser.

  • Just as eating cow meat doesn’t turn you into a cow, studying philosophy doesn’t make you wiser. 
The best philosophy of life I’ve found is this: just keep going. Maxime Lagacé

A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never goes into the ring.

  • A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never goes into the ring. 
A wise man does not converse for the sake of displaying his own intelligence. James Pierce

  • A wise man does not converse for the sake of displaying his own intelligence. James Pierce
To philosophize is to learn how to die or to rise to divinity. Karl Jaspers

  • To philosophize is to learn how to die or to rise to divinity. Karl Jaspers
Real philosophy is to learn to see the world again. Maurice Merleau-Ponty

  • Real philosophy is to learn to see the world again. Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Her philosophy is carpe diem for herself and laissez faire for others.

  • Her philosophy is carpe diem for herself and laissez faire for others.
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Philosophy quotes that make you think

When it comes to the subject of philosophy, the quotes can be quite serious, but there are times when you will find humor in these texts. There are even humorous and ironic ones, which may simply state the obvious. Ultimately, philosophical quotes are meant to get you thinking, and that is the purpose of their use. However, sometimes they can be very insightful and make you question the validity of certain ideas. The following are just some of the philosophical quotes that can make you think.

Philosophers are known for their ability to distill vast subjects into a few sentences, making them excellent resources for stimulating the mind. But finding the hidden gems can be difficult. The greatest philosophers have a way of distilling complex subjects into a short sentence, and they have a knack for combining powerful observations with thought-provoking arguments. Here are some of the best quotes from some of the greatest philosophers in history.

I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.

  • I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. 
People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

  • People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
This is patently absurd; but whoever wishes to become a philosopher must learn not to be frightened by absurdities.

  • This is patently absurd; but whoever wishes to become a philosopher must learn not to be frightened by absurdities. 
In the eyes of dialectical philosophy, nothing is established for all times, nothing is absolute or sacred.

  • In the eyes of dialectical philosophy, nothing is established for all times, nothing is absolute or sacred.
To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher. Blaise Pascal

  • To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher. Blaise Pascal
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As I grow older, I pay less attention to what people say. I just watch what they do.

  • As I grow older, I pay less attention to what people say. I just watch what they do.
By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.

  • By all means marry; if you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher. 
Poetry is something more philosophic and serious than history; for poetry speaks of what is universal, history of what is particular.

  • Poetry is something more philosophic and serious than history; for poetry speaks of what is universal, history of what is particular. 
To live alone one must be an animal or a God – says Aristotle. There is yet a third case: one must be both – a philosopher.

  • To live alone one must be an animal or a God – says Aristotle. There is yet a third case: one must be both – a philosopher. 
Truly man is a marvellously vain, diverse, and undulating object. It is hard to found any constant and uniform judgement on him.

  • Truly man is a marvellously vain, diverse, and undulating object. It is hard to found any constant and uniform judgement on him. 
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Philosophy quotes about love

Philosophers have written and spoken on many different topics, including love. In this compilation of 55 quotes, you'll find deep philosophical statements about love and other topics. Some are funny and others are serious, but they all reflect on the importance of philosophy in our society. If you're looking for quotes to inspire your friends and family, you've come to the right place. We'll cover everything from the importance of a relationship to the value of the enduring power of love.

Every human being is born with love. It is the desire to be whole. It calls two halves of our original nature together, trying to make one out of two. It is the only thing that has the ability to heal the wounds of human nature. And it is this love that makes us feel good. In other words, love gives us strength. Love is the greatest of all blessings. Here are some famous philosophy quotes on love.

If a man’s good for nothing else, he can at least teach philosophy. William James

  • If a man’s good for nothing else, he can at least teach philosophy. William James
But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.

  • But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.
A good philosopher makes a bad citizen. Napoleon Bonaparte

  • A good philosopher makes a bad citizen. Napoleon Bonaparte
Philosophers have hitherto only interpreted the world in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.

  • Philosophers have hitherto only interpreted the world in various ways; the point, however, is to change it. 
Practice the philosophy of continuous improvement. Get a little bit better every single day. Brian Tracy

  • Practice the philosophy of continuous improvement. Get a little bit better every single day. Brian Tracy
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Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image.

  • Behavior is a mirror in which everyone shows his image.
The endpoint of philosophy is childlike wonder. James Pierce

  • The endpoint of philosophy is childlike wonder. James Pierce 
The ones who let go are the ones who stay sane. Maxime Lagacé

  • The ones who let go are the ones who stay sane. Maxime Lagacé
There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive.

  • There are three classes of men; the retrograde, the stationary and the progressive. 
Always look at what people do, not who they are.

  • Always look at what people do, not who they are. 
To be human is above all to be sensitive. Alan Watts

  • To be human is above all to be sensitive. Alan Watts
It’s ok to not have a strong opinion on everything. Zuby


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