Philosophy Quotes

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

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"Philosophy is what people discuss when they've got nothing better to do."
Nelson Muntz
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"Philosophy is what you think about when you've got detention."
Nelson Muntz
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"A man without beer is just a man with problems."
Barney Gumble
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"Philosophy teaches us to question everything. I only question why I drink."
Barney Gumble
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"Philosophy should lead us toward virtue and understanding."
Ned Flanders
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"Philosophy without practice is mere intellectual exercise."
Ned Flanders
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"Philosophy asks 'why?' I just ask 'why not?'"
Itchy and Scratchy
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"To be or not to be - to be chasing is the question."
Itchy and Scratchy
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"Philosophy is just figuring out why things are funny."
Itchy and Scratchy
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"Philosophy is for those who can't afford stocks."
Mr. Burns
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"*contemplative stare*"
Maggie Simpson
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"*baby contemplation*"
Maggie Simpson
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"*serious baby contemplation*"
Maggie Simpson
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"*contemplative stare down*"
Maggie Simpson
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"The true path to enlightenment lies within."
Lisa Simpson
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"The universe doesn't care about us."
Lisa Simpson
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"Maybe we're all just Sideshow Bobs."
Lisa Simpson
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"The world needs thinkers and dreamers."
Lisa Simpson
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"Philosophy is overthinking things that don't matter."
Bart Simpson
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"Philosophy doesn't pay the bills. Neither do I."
Moe Szyslak
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"Every customer's a philosopher when they're drunk enough."
Moe Szyslak
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"Philosophy and six dollars gets you coffee. No thanks."
Moe Szyslak
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"Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"
Ralph Wiggum
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"The true measure of a man is how he treats his inferiors."
Ralph Wiggum
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"Philosophy must align with Christian principles."
Ned Flanders
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"Question deeply, but anchor yourself in truth."
Ned Flanders
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"Philosophy begins with asking why"
Maggie Simpson
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"Philosophy questions everything"
Maggie Simpson
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"Philosophy is too much thinking for not enough drinking."
Barney Gumble
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"Philosophy teaches us that pain is just an illusion... a very real one."
Itchy and Scratchy