Philosophy Quotes

"The study of philosophy is the study of how to live well and die well."

"I believe that order must precede freedom, not follow after it."

"War is the judge of nations."

"Philosophy is the love of wisdom, not its possession."

"Self-interest is the great motive force of the world."

"I love humanity, but I hate humans."

"Man must learn that he does not live by bread alone."

"Philosophy teaches us not what to think, but how to think."

"Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom through rational examination."

"In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current."

"In the final analysis, character is the deciding factor in the life of a person."

"The true test of a civilization is not the census, nor the size of cities, but the kind of men it produces."

"I believe it is a good religion to believe in another world and prepare for it."

"The character of a nation reflects the character of its people."

"I have found that the most difficult battles are often internal."

"The God I know is infinite and incomprehensible."

"Philosophy without practice is merely empty words."

"Philosophy asks the right questions; experience provides answers."

"The true test of civilization is not the census nor the size of cities but the kind of man the country produces."

"I cannot believe that we are the sons of Adam."

"The man who gives everything for power will find himself powerless."

"I have seen empires rise and fall; all are dust in the end."

"I have seen the best and worst of humanity; both have taught me much."

"The man who serves only himself will find himself alone."

"A man who lives for nothing will die for nothing."

"A fall from a horse is less damaging than a fall from authority."

"No action is taken without thought, but not all thought leads to action."

"A nation's wealth is not in its gold, but in its people."

"A nation without philosophy is a nation without a soul."

"What we do in life echoes in eternity."