Philosophy Quotes

"There is a law that governs the development of every creature—a law that operates in the growth of a plant, an animal, and a human being."

"The moment a person joins an organization, he surrenders a part of his liberty to that organization."

"They ask, 'What about integration?' That which is not natural cannot be forced."

"Every nationalist movement on the earth, when it has a flag, has a means of saving face."

"The Honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches us that since we cannot get along with each other, separation is the best solution."

"If you have a dog and I have a cat, we get along fine. But if I insist that I have a cat and you insist that you have a dog, that dog will eat that cat."

"Out of one of the two contenders, one will fall."

"Philosophy teaches us how to live wisely and think clearly."

"The measure of a nation's progress is the progress of its women."

"The women who follow will wonder why it took so long for such simple justice to prevail."

"We live in a state of chaos and lack of understanding."

"We must learn to live with ambiguity and contradiction."

"A nation's culture is its soul."

"Every individual has inherent dignity and worth."

"The true foundation of theology is to ascertain the character of God. It is by the aid of Recent Researches into human nature that we are enabled to do this."

"I have always maintained that the subjugation of women is the root of all evil."

"One ever feels his twoness—an American, a Negro; two souls, two thoughts, two unreconciled strivings."

"The price of culture is a lie."

"I have deliberately chosen to live as a poor man for the sake of my ideals."

"True progress is measured not in comfort, but in principle."

"Philosophy teaches us to question everything, especially our assumptions."

"Philosophy is not abstract but deeply practical in its wisdom."

"The mind is the most powerful weapon we possess"

"Philosophy asks the questions that shape our lives"

"Development is for man, not man for development."

"Philosophy asks the questions that matter most."

"Philosophy guides our search for truth."

"Words are seeds; they grow into actions, and actions become the harvest of history."

"The philosopher questions; the fool assumes; the wise discerns."

"The pen may be mightier than the sword, but only when wielded with wisdom."