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