Philosophy Quotes

Explore philosophy quotes that ask enduring questions about meaning, morality, freedom, and existence. Reflect on ideas that invite you to see yourself and the world from a wider perspective.

Explore 73 Philosophy Quotes from famous thinkers, writers and leaders
Oscar Wilde Quote - Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike. Free

Oscar Wilde

Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike.

Rabindranath Tagore Quote - We cross infinity with every step; we meet eternity in every step. Free

Rabindranath Tagore

We cross infinity with every step; we meet eternity in every step.

Aeschylus Quote - There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie. Free

Aeschylus

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.

Adam Smith Quote - Wonder and not any expectation of advantage from its discoveries, is the first principle which prompts mankind to the study of Philosophy, of that science which pretends to lay open the concealed connections that unite the various appearances of nature. Free

Adam Smith

Wonder and not any expectation of advantage from its discoveries, is the first principle which prompts mankind to the study of Philosophy, of that science which pretends to lay open the concealed connections that unite the various appearances of nature.

Rabindranath Tagore Quote - Nirvana is not the blowing out of the candle. It is the extinguishing of the flame because day is come. Free

Rabindranath Tagore

Nirvana is not the blowing out of the candle. It is the extinguishing of the flame because day is come.

Adam Smith Quote - We are but one of the multitude, in no respect better than any other in it. Free

Adam Smith

We are but one of the multitude, in no respect better than any other in it.

Alexander The Great Quote - My whole life has been a hallow waste, a futile exercise, for no one at death can take anything with them! Free

Alexander The Great

My whole life has been a hallow waste, a futile exercise, for no one at death can take anything with them!

Alexander The Great Quote - For my part, I think that to a man of spirit there is no other aim and end of his labours except the labours themselves. Free

Alexander The Great

For my part, I think that to a man of spirit there is no other aim and end of his labours except the labours themselves.

Amy Winehouse Quote - You’ve got a degree in philosophy; so you think you’re cleverer than me. But I’m not just some drama queen. Cause it’s where you’re at, not where you’ve been. Free

Amy Winehouse

You’ve got a degree in philosophy; so you think you’re cleverer than me. But I’m not just some drama queen. Cause it’s where you’re at, not where you’ve been.

Alexander The Great Quote - Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied. Free

Alexander The Great

Without Knowledge, Skill cannot be focused. Without Skill, Strength cannot be brought to bear and without Strength, Knowledge may not be applied.

Alexander The Great Quote - Upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. Free

Alexander The Great

Upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.

Alexander Pope Quote - Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace. Free

Alexander Pope

Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace.

Alexander The Great Quote - I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. Free

Alexander The Great

I am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well.

Arthur Schopenhauer Quote - We can regard our life as a uselessly disturbing episode in the blissful repose of nothingness. Free

Arthur Schopenhauer

We can regard our life as a uselessly disturbing episode in the blissful repose of nothingness.

Alexander Hamilton Quote - We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided. Free

Alexander Hamilton

We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.

Arthur Schopenhauer Quote - Hope is the confusion of the desire for a thing with its probability. Free

Arthur Schopenhauer

Hope is the confusion of the desire for a thing with its probability.

Arthur Schopenhauer Quote - A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free. Free

Arthur Schopenhauer

A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.

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