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Quotes about philosophers

Philosophers have long been the architects of thought, shaping the way we perceive the world and our place within it. The term "philosopher" represents those who seek wisdom and understanding, delving into the fundamental questions of existence, morality, and the nature of knowledge. This pursuit of truth and meaning has captivated minds for centuries, offering insights that transcend time and culture. People are drawn to quotes from philosophers because they distill complex ideas into profound, often poetic expressions that resonate on a deeply personal level. These quotes serve as beacons of clarity in a world that can often seem chaotic and uncertain. They challenge us to think critically, question our assumptions, and explore the depths of human experience. Whether grappling with the intricacies of ethics, the mysteries of the universe, or the essence of happiness, philosophical quotes provide a lens through which we can better understand ourselves and the world around us. In a fast-paced society, these timeless reflections offer a moment of pause, inviting contemplation and inspiring a quest for greater wisdom.

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He sensed Death with a depth and clarity of which only small children or great philosophers are capable, philosophers who are themselves almost childlike in the power and simplicity of their thinking.
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Fireworks: we shoot them off gaily while our dogs hide under the bed. Philosophers are dogs!
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...the philosopher's professional addiction to furniture...
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What can a philosopher show for himself? His life. If someone writes a book, but it is not accompanied by a philosophical life, it is not worth our time. Wisdom is measured in details: it is found in what one says and doesn't say, what one does and doesn't do, what one thinks and doesn't think.
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It may be remarked incidentally that the contentions of philosophers are often much more justifiable when they are arguing against other philosophers than when they pass on to expound their own views, and as each one generally sees fairly clearly the defects of the others, they more or less destroy one another mutually.
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Upon the whole, I am inclined to think that the far greater part, if not all, of those difficulties which have hitherto amused philosophers, and blocked up the way to knowledge, are entirely owing to ourselves--that we have first raised a dust and then complain we cannot see.
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The amelioration of society was the very thing Philosophers had most at heart, and surely it was eminently fitting that they should be called in to tutor princes.
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A Isabel le dolía que Luis fuera filósofo, no por eso sino por el Nene, porque entonces el Nene tenía pretexto para burlarse y decírselo.
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Funny how every Tom, Dick and Mary wants to save you and you never asked or wanted to be saved.
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Every age has its pseudoproblems created by its fake prophets and pseudo-philosophers.
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