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Facts often contradict with truths.
Facts often contradict with truths.
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.
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.
Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old
Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old
My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you’ll be happy; if not, you’ll become read more
My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you’ll be happy; if not, you’ll become a philosopher.
Philosophy is the replacement of category-habits by
category-disciplines.
Philosophy is the replacement of category-habits by
category-disciplines.
It is easy to build a philosophy--it doesn't have to run.
It is easy to build a philosophy--it doesn't have to run.
No other job in the world could possibly dispossess one so completely as this job of teaching. You could stand read more
No other job in the world could possibly dispossess one so completely as this job of teaching. You could stand all day in a laundry, for instance, still in possession of your mind. But this teaching utterly obliterates you. It cuts right into your being: essentially, it takes over your spirit. It drags it out from where it would hide. - Spinster.
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.