Philosophy Quotes

Questions about meaning, existence, and truth from thinkers who spent their lives searching for answers.

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"Philosophy is thinking about thinking. I'm excellent at both."
Tom Haverford
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"Philosophy helps us understand the deeper meaning of existence."
Andy Bernard
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"Philosophy asks the big questions that matter most."
Andy Bernard
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"Philosophy teaches us how to live."
Leslie Knope
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"You can't control life, but you can control how you respond to it."
Ann Perkins
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"Philosophy is just a fancy word for overthinking."
Jenna Maroney
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"Philosophy is asking questions about life. I already have all the answers."
Tracy Jordan
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"Philosophy is just thinking about thinking."
Jack Donaghy
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"Philosophy is an excuse for not working."
Jack Donaghy
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"I don't go in for these new-fangled ideas about 'letting loose' and 'having fun.'"
Angela Martin
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"Some people are just better than others. It's not my fault."
Angela Martin
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"Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom and truth."
Angela Martin
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"Just let me be clear about my values."
Liz Lemon
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"I have a philosophy: everything is amazing if you're enthusiastic about it."
Tom Haverford
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"Philosophy is just thinking about things I already know."
Tom Haverford
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"Entertainment is a vice and should be eliminated."
Ron Swanson
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"I don't believe in cell phones, e-mail, or other modern inventions."
Ron Swanson
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"Philosophy is asking questions no one can answer."
Jenna Maroney
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"Philosophy is thinking deeply about things that don't matter."
Jenna Maroney
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"Philosophy is just thinking about thinking. I prefer thinking about donuts."
Tracy Jordan
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"Philosophy is great, but action is better."
Tracy Jordan
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"Nostalgia is a dangerous drug. It clouds judgment and weakens resolve."
Jack Donaghy
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"Life taught me that sentimentality is expensive and rarely profitable."
Jack Donaghy
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"What makes a good person is the choices they make."
Leslie Knope
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"Philosophy without practical application is useless."
Angela Martin
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"Philosophy is just overthinking with a fancy name."
Liz Lemon
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"Philosophy is just life with a think-tank budget."
Liz Lemon
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"Philosophy helps us make sense of the world."
Pam Beesly
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"Philosophy teaches us to question everything."
Pam Beesly
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"Philosophy teaches us to question everything. Except my decisions."
Ryan Howard