Philosophy Quotes

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

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"He surrounded himself with beautiful things because he was empty inside."
Charles Foster Kane
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"The castle we build becomes our prison."
Charles Foster Kane
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"Every man believes himself the hero of his own story."
Jedediah Leland
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"Philosophy is the refuge of those who have failed at living."
Jedediah Leland
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"The weak cling to morality; the strong embrace reality."
Captain Love
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"A man of principle is a man destined for poverty."
Captain Love
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"A man of conviction cannot be swayed by sentiment."
Captain Love
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"The weak perish; the strong prevail—such is the nature of existence."
Captain Love
C
"Forgiveness is a concept invented by the defeated."
Captain Love
C
"The universe bends to those with sufficient will and resources."
Captain Love
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"Philosophy teaches us how to live, not merely how to think."
Antonia Banderas
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"Philosophy is the art of asking the right questions."
Antonia Banderas
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"I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, simple emotion."
Patrick Bateman
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"I prefer the term 'investment banker' to 'murderer,' though both are accurate."
Patrick Bateman
P
"The human experience is ultimately about acquiring and displaying status symbols."
Patrick Bateman
P
"The question isn't whether I'm sick, but rather why everyone else isn't."
Patrick Bateman
P
"My life has no purpose, and I've made peace with that."
Patrick Bateman
P
"Meaning is something weak people invent to justify their failures."
Patrick Bateman
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"The heart knows what the mind sometimes cannot understand."
Elena Montero
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"The path of righteousness is never easy, but it is always right."
Elena Montero
P
"You live in America, you obey the rules of America."
Peter Clemenza
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"The old traditions have wisdom we shouldn't forget."
Peter Clemenza
P
"A man must respect the old ways."
Peter Clemenza
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"Philosophy teaches us why we fight; action proves what we believe."
Zorro
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"A man is defined by his choices, not his circumstances."
Antonia Banderas
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"I do not believe in coincidence; I believe in control."
Captain Love
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"I am not bound by the morality of common men."
Captain Love
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"I have all the characteristics of a human being: blood, flesh, skin, hair; but not a single, simple emotion."
Patrick Bateman
P
"In the end, we are all hollow inside."
Patrick Bateman
P
"I don't believe in change. I believe in constants."
Patrick Bateman