Philosophy Quotes

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

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"Philosophy without practice is hollow."
Dutch
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"Machines don't value human life."
The Terminator
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"I understand human nature."
The Terminator
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"Philosophy won't save us—action will."
Kyle Reese
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"Philosophy teaches us to think; necessity teaches us to act."
Kyle Reese
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"The world respects only strength and cunning."
Conan the Barbarian
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"In the end, all men face the same darkness."
Conan the Barbarian
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"A man's word is his bond—if he has any honor."
Conan the Barbarian
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"The wise man plans, but the strong man acts."
Conan the Barbarian
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"The greatest hunt is against oneself."
The Predator
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"Philosophical truth is tested in combat."
The Predator
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"A man's worth is measured by his commitment, not his weapons."
John Matrix
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"What makes a man? I've spent my whole new life finding out."
RoboCop
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"I've seen things that would break a normal man."
Rambo
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"The greatest battles are fought within yourself."
Rambo
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"Philosophy is for those with the luxury of thought."
Rambo
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"That's not possible."
Dutch
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"Sometimes the greatest battle is with yourself."
Dutch
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"Sometimes you have to make impossible choices."
Dutch
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"The mind is the greatest battlefield."
Dutch
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"I understand the importance of human life and human choice."
The Terminator
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"Every life has value. Every choice has meaning."
The Terminator
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"I have learned that being human is about choice, not programming."
The Terminator
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"I am unbounded by morality—only by my own code."
Conan the Barbarian
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"The universe tests all creatures. Some pass. Most do not."
The Predator
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"I am not evil. I am purpose incarnate."
The Predator
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"I have transcended your understanding of life and death."
The Predator
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"I am what you fear most: yourself."
The Predator
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"Philosophy is just asking the right questions."
John Matrix
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"I am not bound by the same code of ethics as humans."
RoboCop