Quotes by Philosophical Seeking is not always the way to find. Augustus William Hare seeking philosophical way It is commonly said that if rational argument is so seldom the cause of conviction, philosophical apologists must largely be wasting their shot. The premise is true, but the conclusion does not follow. For though argument does not create conviction, the lack of it destroys belief. What seems to be proved may not be embraced; but what no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned. Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish. Austin Farrer philosophical causes may Science was born as a result and consequence of philosophy; it cannot survive without a philosophical base. If philosophy perishes, science will be next to go. Ayn Rand philosophical philosophy science Do you know that my personal crusade in life (in the philosophical sense) is not merely to fight collectivism, nor to fight altruism? These are only consequences, effects, not causes. I am out after the real cause, the real root of evil on earth the irrational. Ayn Rand philosophical fighting real Capitalism and altruism are incompatible; they are philosophical opposites; they cannot co-exist in the same man or in the same society. Ayn Rand philosophical opposites men I don't have a philosophical objection, necessarily, to a travel ban if that is the thing that is going to keep the American people safe. Barack Obama philosophical safe people Useless laws weaken the necessary laws. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical liberty law What orators lack in depth they make up for in length. Baron de Montesquieu public-speaking philosophical depth The less men think, the more they talk. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical men thinking Talent is a gift which God has given us secretly, and which we reveal without perceiving it. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical talent given Liberty is the right to do what the law permits. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical liberty law I have never known any distress that an hour's reading did not relieve. Baron de Montesquieu fearless philosophical reading Success in the majority of circumstances depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical success time The severity of the laws prevents their execution. Baron de Montesquieu execution philosophical law Peace is a natural effect of trade. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical trade natural To love to read is to exchange hours of ennui for hours of delight. Baron de Montesquieu delight philosophical hours No kingdom has shed more blood than the kingdom of Christ. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical kingdoms blood If the triangles made a god, they would give him three sides. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical two-sides god Lunch kills half of Paris, supper the other half. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical paris lunch I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should seem a fool, but be wise. Baron de Montesquieu philosophical wise success «56789101112131415»