George Berkeley

Philosopher Bishop Irish 1685 – 1753

Developed idealist philosophy denying material substance.

386 quotes

"We should not multiply entities beyond necessity in our explanations of phenomena."
Science
"The proper study of mankind is how perception creates reality."
Philosophy
"In solitude, the mind finds communion with eternal principles."
Solitude
"Happiness springs from the correct use of our intellectual faculties."
Happiness
"The love of truth must overcome the love of victory in debate."
Love
"Time is not a real thing but an idea in the mind."
Time
"Imagination is the laboratory where new possibilities are born."
Imagination
"A generous spirit enriches all who encounter it."
Kindness
"The greatest truths are often the simplest when properly understood."
Wisdom
"Work done with attention to principle bears fruit beyond measure."
Work
"Peace comes from aligning perception with reality as it truly is."
Peace
"The mind that doubts everything proves its own existence through doubt."
Philosophy
"Perseverance in error is folly; perseverance in truth is virtue."
Perseverance
"To perceive is to participate in the creation of the world."
Creativity
"The unexamined life leads to misconceptions about ourselves and others."
Life
"Justice requires that we see others as they truly are, not as we imagine them."
Justice
"Patience with others reflects patience with ourselves and our own limitations."
Patience
"The power of ideas surpasses the power of physical force."
Power
"True friendship rests upon mutual perception of each other's worth."
Friendship
"The family unit is nature's school of moral and spiritual development."
Family
"Hope is the perception that better things are possible and achievable."
Hope
"Change is the only constant in the perceived world."
Change
"The health of the mind determines the health of the body."
Health
"Adventure lies in the exploration of ideas as much as places."
Adventure
"Technology should serve the elevation of human understanding."
Technology
"History teaches us that ideas shape civilizations more than events."
History
"Music is a language that speaks directly to the perceiving mind."
Music
"Literature preserves the thoughts and visions of ages past."
Literature
"Political systems must be based on principles discoverable by reason."
Politics
"War arises from the collision of incompatible perceptions of truth."
War