Philosophy Quotes

Small: A philosopher once said, Half of good philosophy is good grammar.
"A philosopher once said, 'Half of good philosophy is good grammar.'"
A. P. Martinich
Small: Our philosophy precedes from the belief that sport is an inalienable part of the educational process and a fac
"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"
Juan Antonio Samaranch, Celebrity
Small: After the first exams, I switched to the Faculty of Philosophy and studied Zoology in Munich and Vienna
"After the first exams, I switched to the Faculty of Philosophy and studied Zoology in Munich and Vienna"
Karl von Frisch, Scientist
Small: My philosophy from day one is that I can sleep better at night if I can improve an individuals knowledge about
"My philosophy from day one is that I can sleep better at night if I can improve an individual's knowledge about food and wine, and do it on a daily basis"
Emeril Lagasse, Celebrity
Small: When Im not writing, I read loads of fiction, but Ive been writing quite constantly lately so Ive been reading
"When I'm not writing, I read loads of fiction, but I've been writing quite constantly lately so I've been reading a lot of nonfiction - philosophy, religion, science, history, social or cultural studies"
Irvine Welsh, Novelist
Small: The highest point of philosophy is to be both wise and simple this is the angelic life
"The highest point of philosophy is to be both wise and simple; this is the angelic life"
John Chrysostom, Clergyman
Small: Thanks to the high standing which science has for so long attain and to the impartiality of the Nobel Prize Co
"Thanks to the high standing which science has for so long attain and to the impartiality of the Nobel Prize Committee, the Nobel Prize for Physics is rightly considered everywhere as the highest reward within the reach of workers in Natural Philosophy"
Guglielmo Marconi, Scientist
Small: What one decides to do in crisis depends on ones philosophy of life, and that philosophy cannot be changed by
"What one decides to do in crisis depends on one's philosophy of life, and that philosophy cannot be changed by an incident. If one hasn't any philosophy in crises, others make the decision"
Jeanette Rankin, Politician
Small: Allow me a bit of philosophy here... We started tele skiing as a rebellion against rules
"Allow me a bit of philosophy here... We started tele skiing as a rebellion against rules"
Paul Parker, Athlete
Small: Its a kind of philosophy of my own life, to create the energy enough to keep on going
"It's a kind of philosophy of my own life, to create the energy enough to keep on going"
Ernie Banks, Athlete
Small: I need to talk about Chinese culture. We have deep, strong philosophy and culture. I want to share some inform
"I need to talk about Chinese culture. We have deep, strong philosophy and culture. I want to share some information, tell the worldwide audience"
Jet Li, Actor
Small: The war was the end of an era, in art as well. And we were trying to create a new philosophy
"The war was the end of an era, in art as well. And we were trying to create a new philosophy"
Douglas Sirk, Director
Small: St. Paul would say to the philosophers that God created man so that he would seek the Divine, try to attain th
"St. Paul would say to the philosophers that God created man so that he would seek the Divine, try to attain the Divine. That is why all pre-Christian philosophy is theological at its summit"
Hans Urs von Balthasar, Theologian
Small: Maybe philosophy - I love talking about ideas. Or maybe art history. I was thinking about psychology, then I g
"Maybe philosophy - I love talking about ideas. Or maybe art history. I was thinking about psychology, then I got really afraid because everybody says it's terribly boring"
Claire Danes, Actress
Small: I grew up with Scientology - my parents at one point were clerical. Its a pragmatic philosophy, not merely a b
Giovanni Ribisi
"I grew up with Scientology - my parents at one point were clerical. It's a pragmatic philosophy, not merely a belief system. Yeah, it's had media exposure because certain luminaries do Scientology, but millions of people do it who are not celebrities. It's not a threat or some cult"
Giovanni Ribisi, Actor
Small: Roosevelts humor was broad, his manner friendly. Of wit there was little of philosophy, none. What did he poss
"Roosevelt's humor was broad, his manner friendly. Of wit there was little; of philosophy, none. What did he possess? Intuition, inspiration, love of adventure"
Emanuel Celler, Politician
Small: Its clear to me that there is no good reason for many philosophy books to sound as complicated as they do
"It's clear to me that there is no good reason for many philosophy books to sound as complicated as they do"
Alain de Botton, Writer
Small: My philosophy is, unless youre sick and need help, why bother?
"My philosophy is, unless you're sick and need help, why bother?"
Jackie Collins, Author
Small: But the need for conflict to expose prejudice and unclear reasoning, which is deeply embedded in my philosophy
"But the need for conflict to expose prejudice and unclear reasoning, which is deeply embedded in my philosophy of science, has its origin in these debates"
Robert B. Laughlin, Physicist
Small: Nothing seems to me more doubtful than Aristotles remark that it is probable the arts and philosophy have seve
"Nothing seems to me more doubtful than Aristotle's remark that it is probable the arts and philosophy have several times been discovered and several times lost"
Julien Benda, Philosopher
Small: Felicity, the companion of content, is rather found in our own breasts than in the enjoyment of external thing
"Felicity, the companion of content, is rather found in our own breasts than in the enjoyment of external things; and I firmly believe it requires but a little philosophy to make a man happy in whatever state he is"
Daniel Boone, Explorer
Small: You should carefully study the Art of Reasoning, as it is what most people are very deficient in, and I know f
"You should carefully study the Art of Reasoning, as it is what most people are very deficient in, and I know few things more disagreeable than to argue, or even converse with a man who has no idea of inductive and deductive philosophy"
William John Wills, Scientist
Small: You always really have to remain consistent in your beliefs and philosophy
"You always really have to remain consistent in your beliefs and philosophy"
Mark Messier, Athlete
Small: I demonstrate by means of philosophy that the earth is round, and is inhabited on all sides that it is insigni
"I demonstrate by means of philosophy that the earth is round, and is inhabited on all sides; that it is insignificantly small, and is borne through the stars"
Johannes Kepler, Scientist
Small: Coaching really is an individual philosophy
"Coaching really is an individual philosophy"
Mark Messier, Athlete
Small: Philosophy will clip an angels wings
"Philosophy will clip an angel's wings"
John Keats, Poet
Small: We are tainted by modern philosophy which has taught us that all is good, whereas evil has polluted everything
"We are tainted by modern philosophy which has taught us that all is good, whereas evil has polluted everything and in a very real sense all is evil, since nothing is in its proper place"
Joseph de Maistre, Diplomat
Small: There is no philosophy without the art of ignoring objections
"There is no philosophy without the art of ignoring objections"
Joseph de Maistre, Diplomat
Small: Even if we dont know it or arent aware of it, politics and philosophy are really what make our up lives
"Even if we don't know it or aren't aware of it, politics and philosophy are really what make our up lives"
Roland Joffe, Director
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