Berkeley, George

Philosopher-Bishop Irish 1685 – 1753

Developed idealism, arguing material objects exist only in perception.

374 quotes

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"
Perseverance
"In the landscape of faith, there is no such thing as too much"
Faith
"The world we perceive is the world as it appears to a conscious being"
Philosophy
"True wisdom is not knowing the answers, but asking the right questions"
Wisdom
"The best preparation for tomorrow is to do your best today"
Work
"Friendship is the greatest gift a man can receive from another"
Friendship
"The human heart is the most beautiful work of nature"
Beauty
"We must not be too hasty in our judgments"
Patience
"The root of all evil is the love of money without love of God"
Faith
"Nature is the art of God"
Nature
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do"
Work
"Life is a puzzle, and we must not be afraid to turn the pieces around"
Life
"The greatest wisdom often comes from admitting our ignorance"
Wisdom
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it"
Courage
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"
Dreams
"In every loss, there is the seed of gain"
Change
"The love of beauty is an essential part of being human"
Beauty
"Our passions are our greatest teachers if we know how to listen"
Education
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled"
Education
"Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice"
Peace
"The greatest discoveries are often made by accident"
Adventure
"A true friend is the greatest treasure in the world"
Friendship
"Health is a crown that the well wear upon their heads, but only the sick can see"
Health
"The past is a prologue to the future"
History
"True strength lies in gentleness"
Strength
"The mind creates reality through perception and belief"
Philosophy
"Every problem contains within itself the seeds of its own solution"
Wisdom
"The greatest act of love is forgiveness"
Love
"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think"
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
Adventure