Philosophy Quotes

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

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"The only philosophy that matters is survival."
Itchy and Scratchy
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"Philosophy is just thinking about why you don't have enough money!"
Krusty the Clown
K
"Philosophy? That's just thinking about why you're not rich enough!"
Krusty the Clown
L
"We're just a bunch of selfish, materialism-driven animals."
Lisa Simpson
L
"I've sold my soul, but I can always buy it back."
Lisa Simpson
M
"Spare me your whining, boy. The world doesn't owe you a living."
Mr. Burns
M
"Philosophy is interesting only when it justifies my actions."
Mr. Burns
B
"Philosophy makes you think."
Bart Simpson
M
"*silently observes the human condition*"
Maggie Simpson
M
"*contemplates the mysteries of existence*"
Maggie Simpson
M
"Philosophy helps us understand ourselves better."
Marge Simpson
M
"Philosophy is just fancy talk for complaining."
Moe Szyslak
M
"Philosophy is talking trash about life."
Moe Szyslak
N
"Philosophy is just thinking deeply about life's big questions."
Ned Flanders
N
"Philosophy helps us understand our place in the world."
Ned Flanders
B
"Philosophy without beer is just sad thinking."
Barney Gumble
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"Philosophy means questioning why we do this every single day."
Itchy and Scratchy
I
"Philosophy asks 'why' - I just act."
Itchy and Scratchy
L
"Philosophy helps me make sense of an absurd world."
Lisa Simpson
L
"Philosophy teaches us to question everything."
Lisa Simpson
K
"Philosophy is thinking too hard. Just perform."
Krusty the Clown
K
"Philosophy is beautiful, but it doesn't pay the bills."
Krusty the Clown
B
"Philosophy is just thinking about stuff."
Bart Simpson
M
"We're all connected through our shared humanity."
Marge Simpson
M
"I'm not a corrupt man. I merely make gratuitous payments to officials."
Mr. Burns
M
"Philosophy teaches us that might makes right."
Mr. Burns
M
"Human suffering is just the cost of doing business."
Mr. Burns
F
"Philosophy asks why; I ask why not bend it differently."
Flexo
F
"I bend, therefore I am."
Flexo
H
"To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems."
Homer Simpson