Philosophy Quotes

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

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"Philosophy without application is just intellectual exercise."
Stamets
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"Sometimes I think we're not smart enough to play God, but we do it anyway."
James T. Kirk (New Timeline)
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"I believe that every person has a destiny they must fulfill."
James T. Kirk (New Timeline)
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"The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few."
Spock (New Timeline)
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"Perhaps humans are not meant to understand the universe."
Spock (New Timeline)
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"Perhaps what makes us unique is not our logic, but our choices."
Spock (New Timeline)
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"To understand others, we must first understand ourselves."
Michael Burnham
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"Philosophy teaches us to think beyond what we can see."
Michael Burnham
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"Philosophy asks not what is true, but why truth matters."
Michael Burnham
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"Philosophy teaches us to question; science teaches us to verify."
Hikaru Sulu (New Timeline)
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"Philosophy is the search for meaning in the cosmos."
Saru
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"Philosophy provides maps through existential territory."
Saru
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"Philosophy is fine for people who can't make a living."
Quark
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"Philosophy asks the questions that matter most."
Julian Bashir
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"Philosophy teaches us to question everything."
Julian Bashir
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"We all have our little secrets, don't we?"
Garak
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"Philosophy is the art of asking questions you already know the answers to."
Garak
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"The line between hero and villain is drawn by the victor's pen."
Garak
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"The difference between a rogue and a hero is often just timing."
Garak
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"I've always maintained that secrets are the spice of conversation."
Garak
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"Ambition without conscience is merely evil with momentum."
Garak
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"Redemption is interesting only after you've exhausted all other options."
Garak
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"The world is divided into those who deceive and those who are deceived."
Garak
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"I wouldn't say I'm evil - just pragmatic with a flair for style."
Garak
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"Philosophy is fine, but action speaks louder."
Miles O'Brien
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"Philosophy without action is just daydreaming."
Miles O'Brien
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"Philosophy is a luxury of the orderly."
Odo
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"Every action has consequences."
Odo
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"The universe is far more complex than we give it credit for."
Stamets
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"Every decision we make ripples forward in ways we can't always predict."
Michael Burnham