Philosophy Quotes

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

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"I have transcended the petty concerns of humanity."
Moriarty
M
"I am the proof that intellect transcends morality."
Moriarty
R
"The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there."
Roger Sterling
R
"Philosophy is just asking the wrong questions well."
Roger Sterling
E
"Philosophy is for those who wish to understand life's complexities."
Emily Gilmore
S
"That is the thing about human nature: it is endlessly fascinating."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"The world needs more men of reason and fewer of passion."
Sherlock Holmes
J
"Philosophy helps us understand why we exist."
John Watson
L
"Philosophy is what people study when they can't figure out real life."
Logan Echolls
L
"Philosophy won't pay your bills or save your life."
Logan Echolls
R
"Philosophy helps us understand why we do what we do."
Rory Gilmore
V
"Philosophy is fine, but evidence is better."
Veronica Mars
V
"Philosophy won't solve cases – only facts will."
Veronica Mars
J
"The world doesn't owe you anything."
Joan Holloway
J
"I've learned that nothing is guaranteed."
Joan Holloway
M
"The games are what matter, not the lives."
Moriarty
R
"You can't control what people think. You can only control what you do."
Roger Sterling
R
"Philosophy is just educated guessing."
Roger Sterling
S
"Sentiment is a chemical defect found on the losing side."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"I deduce, therefore I am."
Sherlock Holmes
S
"Philosophy is thinking about thinking."
Sherlock Holmes
J
"Sentiment is a chemical defect found on the losing side."
John Watson
J
"Some people's lives just matter more than others."
John Watson
J
"Every life is a special case."
John Watson
J
"The future is predetermined by the past."
John Watson
L
"Philosophy is just asking the right questions"
Lorelai Gilmore
D
"Philosophy is the luxury of those with time."
Don Draper
D
"Philosophy is thinking without consequences."
Don Draper
L
"Philosophy is just asking questions we already know the answers to."
Logan Echolls
L
"Philosophy is thinking about problems you can't solve."
Logan Echolls