Philosophy Quotes

Nothing is wrong – whatever is happening is just “real life.”

It is certainly a bad sign of common sense to appeal to it as a witness.

Wonder and not any expectation of advantage from its discoveries, is the first principle which prompts mankind to the study of Philosophy, of that science which pretends to lay open the concealed connections that unite the various appearances of nature.

Concerning that which cannot be talked about, we should not say anything.

Do not allow negative feelings and emotions to control your mind. Emotional harm does not come from others; it is conceived and developed within ourselves.

Do not pursue what should be, but understand what is.

People ought to fight to keep their law as to defend the citys walls.

Philosophy is not in a state of external reflection on other domains, but in a state of active and internal alliance with them, and it is neither more abstract nor more difficult.

You don’t need to define this moment, my child. You need only live it.

Simple, genuine goodness is the best capital to found the business of this life upon. It lasts when fame and money fail, and is the only riches we can take out of this world with us.