Philosophy Quotes

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

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"Challenge assumptions, question everything, but remain grounded in reality."
Larry Ellison
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"Philosophy teaches us to question everything, including ourselves."
Paul Allen
S
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."
Steve Ballmer
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"Technology companies need to think about their role in society, not just their profits."
Steve Ballmer
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"Technology should enhance human capabilities, not diminish them."
Steve Ballmer
S
"Your personal philosophy shapes every decision you make professionally."
Steve Ballmer
"I would argue that what we're doing with our foundation is good for capitalism."
Bill Gates
"We have a market system that works much better than central planning."
Bill Gates
"I think there's something about the rain that makes you think about life."
Bill Gates
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"A life examined is a life enriched."
Paul Allen
"We don't have as much control over our future as we think we do."
Mark Zuckerberg
"The questions we ask ourselves about technology matter more than the answers."
Mark Zuckerberg
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."
Mark Zuckerberg
"Philosophy teaches you how to think; business teaches you what to think about."
Larry Ellison
P
"Philosophy teaches us to question our assumptions about reality."
Paul Allen
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"It's in Apple's DNA that technology alone is not enough."
Steve Jobs
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"Humanity and technology should dance together."
Steve Jobs
S
"Technology should serve humanity, not the other way around."
Steve Jobs
"We're not going to solve world problems by creating technology that makes the world smaller."
Bill Gates
"When you see the problems in a system, you can work to fix them."
Bill Gates
"Life is a journey, not a destination."
Martha Stewart
"Turn your wounds into wisdom that will benefit others."
Oprah Winfrey
"Technology changes, but human nature doesn't."
Larry Ellison
"Philosophy gives us context for our decisions."
Larry Ellison
"Philosophy provides the framework for decision-making."
Larry Ellison
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"Philosophy asks the questions that science cannot answer."
Paul Allen
"Philosophy is the art of asking the right questions."
Arianna Huffington
"Philosophy helps us understand our place in the world."
Martha Stewart
"Philosophy teaches us to think more deeply."
Martha Stewart
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"That's been one of my mantras—focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex."
Steve Jobs