Philosophy Quotes - Page 3

There really is power in numbers. In today’s society one has to understand the true power of word of mouth. It’s true that the new tastemakers are us.

Simon Zingerman

This story inspires me to contribute with something unique and exciting for my time.

Simon Zingerman

The true Epicurean cultivates the capacity to take pleasure in simple things, while those around him chase pleasure in more things.

The humanitarian philosophies that have been developed (sometimes under some religious banner and invariably in the face of religious opposition) are human inventions, as the name implies - and our species deserves the credit. I am a devout atheist - nothing else makes any sense to me and I must admit to being bewildered by those, who in the face of what appears so obvious, still believe in a mystical creator. However I can see that the promise of infinite immortality is a more palatable proposition than the absolute certainty of finite mortality which those of us who are subject to free thought (as opposed to free will) have to look forward to and many may not have the strength of character to accept it.Thus I am a supporter of Amnesty International, a humanist and an atheist. I believe in a secular, democratic society in which women and men have total equality, and individuals can pursue their lives as they wish, free of constraints - religious or otherwise. I feel that the difficult ethical and social problems which invariably arise must be solved, as best they can, by discussion and am opposed to the crude simplistic application of dogmatic rules invented in past millennia and ascribed to a plethora of mystical creators - or the latest invention; a single creator masquerading under a plethora of pseudonyms. Organisations which seek political influence by co-ordinated effort disturb me and thus I believe religious and related pressure groups which operate in this way are acting antidemocratically and should play no part in politics. I also have problems with those who preach racist and related ideologies which seem almost indistinguishable from nationalism, patriotism and religious conviction.

Politics doesn’t mean playing deceitful and trickery games against the people, it means playing resourceful and organized games for the people.

The hardest chore to do, and to do right, is to think. Why do you think the common man would choose labor, partially, as a distraction from his own thoughts? It is because that level of stress, he most absolutely abhors.

As understanding deepens, the further removed it becomes from knowledge.

C.G. Jung

he who speaks parables knows and understands the real meaning of parables better

Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

The foundation of morality on the human sentiments of what is acceptable behavior versus repulsive behavior has always made morals susceptible to change. Much of what was repulsive 100 years ago is normal today, and - although it may be a slippery slope - what is repulsive today is possible to be normal 100 years into tomorrow; the human standard has always been but to push the envelope. In this way, all generations are linked, and one can only hope that every extremist, self-proclaimed progressive is considering this ultimate 'Utopia' to which his kindness will lead at the end of the chain.

Harmony is not a luxury, it is an existential necessity of the species. And to achieve it, if a hundred Bibles have to be sacrificed, then be it. But for no Bible, Quran or Gita, can harmony be compromised.

How have people come to be taken in by The Phenomenon of Man? We must not underestimate the size of the market for works of this kind [pseudoscience/'woo'], for philosophy-fiction. Just as compulsory primary education created a market catered for by cheap dailies and weeklies, so the spread of secondary and latterly tertiary education has created a large population of people, often with well-developed literary and scholarly tastes, who have been educated far beyond their capacity to undertake analytical thought.

Children imitate their parents, employees their managers.

Every child gets a good mother, but not every mother gets a good child.

In modern times, beauty is more trusted than goodness.

At home I am a man, at work I am a machine.

A borrower who doesn't returns is a beggar.

I don't understand this irony - valuable things like cars, gold, diamond are made up of hard materials but most valuable things like money, contracts and books are made up of soft paper.

My artificial creations will be better than nature's natural creations.

Pragmatism is good prevention for problems.

Ordinary men earns responsibility towards their family, extraordinary men earns duty towards their nation.

When it comes to creating things, I compete with nature not with men.

God gave us ground we created a city, God gave us time we need to create a future.

Jewelry maybe is more expensive than clothes, but clothes are more important than jewelry.

Improvement is not enough, you also need innovation.

Improvement is not enough, you also needs innovation.

My heart is not available for hurt.

Your courage will be tested during the adversity as well as during the change.

Sometimes an act of common sense is indistinguishable from an act of genius.

Always remember, animals can intimidate men with their strength but men cannot intimidate animals with their intelligence.

If you fulfill the wishes of your employees, the employees will fulfill your visions.

An act of charity by the citizens questions the worthiness of the government.

It’s not really outstanding when you’re standing outOutcry is the only outburst,if you can’t shout

Don't get so lost in their words. Pay attention to their actions

Amaka Imani Nkosazana

What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Philosophers have pondered that question for centuries. I'm afraid the answer is disappointingly simple: Mating. That's it.

A thin man can squeeze into a fat body, yet you can only squeeze a fat man to become thin

Benny Bellamacina

Now let's talk about dreams. Yes. Dreams. I believe that dreams are one of the best thing in the world. It's so powerful. Because of people dreaming; things are being done and things are being made. Things happen. Dreams are being manifested to beautiful things. Dreams can make people happy, but sad as well (if they don't happen). Well let me tell you, I believe dreams come true because one person decided it so.

Diana Rose Morcilla

Never give up hope! If you do, you be dead already.

Rose in The Inspired Caregiver

Kamand, die every dayso you rememberto live.

You cannot write your character until you know how he or she thinks, until you know what their philosophy is in the world that they occupy.

Don Roff

I am Not, but the Universe is my Self.

Shih-t'ou

The function of a heart is to keep the body alive, I genuinely believe it is mind which takes care of everything else.

There are certain truths that occurs to us, which we cannot convey in words, but requires a personal experience to grasp more vividly.

Michael Bassey Johnson

Be natural at heart and new in mind.

Om is that God of love. Like a loving mother Om cleans us of our clutters collected through many incarnations.

Om is the things, Om is the ingredient, Om is the container and the content of this universe.

The mind is the most fertile land. What you plant, it will grow.

Debasish Mridha

To awaken quite alone in a strange parallel universe is the priceless moment to a time traveler!

Once the powers of the mind are concentrated and turned back upon itself, as the darkest places reveal their secrets before the penetrating rays of the sun, so would the concentrated mind penetrate its own innermost secrets.

A president should be approachable; understanding of people's problems and needs; he should be fair and equitable; he should listen with an open mind and a closed mouth; he shouldn't make a decision without all the facts and above all else, he must be honest to the people.Anything else and he shouldn't be president.

Anthony T.Hincks

Ocean is not supposed to be scared of the drops.

The truth which has been spoken too late is more damaging than a lie.

Complements from your companion will do you no good, but if you get complements from your competitors it means you are really doing good.

When I was a child, I thought like a child.When I became adult, I seek a deeper understanding of life.

Lailah Gifty Akita

As a general rule the one who is not easily accessible is more valuable.

If you don't put anything in place, do not expect miraculous results to appear.

Don't fight to be right, but fight when you are right.

Elevate your mind and you elevate your world.

Matshona Dhliwayo

Life is an affair of mystery; shared with companions of music, dance and poetry.

Shah Asad Rizvi

Make dance the mission every moment seeks to accomplish.

Shah Asad Rizvi

Open the door and let it come in. It will fill your mind and dance with your heart.

Debasish Mridha

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