BonJour, Laurence

Philosopher American Born 1943 (age 83)

Developed foundationalism and coherentism in epistemology.

404 quotes

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Kindness
"Death is not the opposite of life; it is the opposite of birth. Life is eternal."
Death
"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday."
Perseverance
"Gratitude transforms what we have into enough."
Gratitude
"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul."
Hope
"Leadership is not about being in charge; it is about taking care of those in your charge."
Leadership
"Money is a tool, not a master; use it wisely and it serves you well."
Money
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being."
Health
"Adventure awaits those who are willing to step beyond the familiar."
Adventure
"Imagination is the beginning of creation."
Imagination
"Technology is best when it brings people together."
Technology
"History teaches us that those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it."
History
"Philosophy is the art of being confused at a higher level."
Philosophy
"Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life."
Literature
"Music is the universal language of mankind."
Music
"Faith is taking the first step even when you cannot see the whole staircase."
Faith
"War is what happens when words fail."
War
"Politics is the art of the possible."
Politics
"Motivation gets you started; habit keeps you going."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are actively working, not those who are passively waiting."
Inspiration
"Relationships are mirrors; they reflect back what we project."
Relationships
"Solitude is the school of genius."
Solitude
"The pursuit of truth requires the humility to admit you might be wrong."
Truth
"Freedom is not the absence of constraints; it is the presence of choices."
Freedom
"Beauty is found not in perfection, but in authenticity."
Beauty
"Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts."
Science
"Power without wisdom is tyranny; wisdom without power is ineffectual."
Power
"The measure of your life is not in years lived, but in moments that took your breath away."
Life
"Love is not about finding someone you can live with; it is about finding someone you cannot live without."
Love