Philosophy is nothing but Discretion.

Philosophy is nothing but Discretion.

Facts often contradict with truths.

Facts often contradict with truths.

If I became a philosopher, if I have so keenly sought this fame for which I'm still waiting, it's all read more

If I became a philosopher, if I have so keenly sought this fame for which I'm still waiting, it's all been to seduce women basically.

Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.

Philosophy goes no further than probabilities, and in every assertion keeps a doubt in reserve.

The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions.

The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a very creative mind to spot wrong questions.

I am sure it is one's duty as a teacher to try to show boys that no opinions, no tastes, read more

I am sure it is one's duty as a teacher to try to show boys that no opinions, no tastes, no emotions are worth much unless they are one's own. I suffered acutely as a boy from the lack of being shown this. - The Upton Letters.

The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.

The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.

Any fool can say he is wise but only someone wise can admit he is a fool.

Any fool can say he is wise but only someone wise can admit he is a fool.

This same philosophy is a good horse in the stable, but an arrant
jade on a journey.

This same philosophy is a good horse in the stable, but an arrant
jade on a journey.