Quotes by Philosophy Every reader should ask himself periodically “Toward what end, toward what end?”—but do not ask it too often lest you pass up the fun of programming for the constipation of bittersweet philosophy. Alan Perlis bittersweet fun philosophy A living body is not a fixed thing but a flowing event, like a flame or a whirlpool: the shape alone is stable, for the substance is a stream of energy going in at one end and out at the other. We are particularly and temporarily identifiable wiggles in a stream that enters us in the form of light, heat, air, water, milk, bread, fruit, beer, beef Stroganoff, caviar, and pate de foie gras. It goes out as gas and excrement - and also as semen, babies, talk, politics, commerce, war, poetry, and music. And philosophy. Alan Watts baby philosophy war The agnostic, the skeptic, is neurotic, but this does not imply a false philosophy; it implies the discovery of facts to which he does not know how to adapt himself. The intellectual who tries to escape from neurosis by escaping from the facts is merely acting on the principle that “where ignorance is bliss, ‘tis folly to be wise. Alan Watts ignorance wise philosophy The menu is not the meal. Alan Watts meals inspiring philosophy In Hindu philosophy the whole creation is regarded as the Vishnu Lila, the play of Vishnu. Lila means dance or play. Also in Hindu philosophy, they call the world illusion; and in Latin the root of the word illusion is ludere, to play. Alan Watts latin philosophy mean The self-styled practical man of affairs who pooh-poohs philosophy as a lot of windy notions is himself a pragmatist or a positivist, and a bad one at that, since he has given no thought to his position. Alan Watts positive-thinking business philosophy As a human being it is just my nature to enjoy and share philosophy. I do this in the same way that some birds are eagles and some doves, some flowers lilies and some roses. Alan Watts eagles flower philosophy Philosophy is man’s expression of curiosity about everything and his attempt to make sense of the world primarily through his intellect. Alan Watts expression men philosophy Life has a funny way of helping you out when you think that everything's gone wrong. Alanis Morissette gone philosophy thinking Once I know who I'm not, then I'll know who I am. Alanis Morissette self-awareness who-i-am philosophy To lie to yourself, and thereby to everyone else. Alanis Morissette philosophy lying Stay and respond and expand and include and allow and forgive and enjoy and evolve and discern and inquire and accept and admit and divulge and open and reach out and speak up, this is utopia. Alanis Morissette forgiving speak philosophy I'm lost, but I'm hopeful. Alanis Morissette hopeful lost philosophy Imprisoning philosophy within the professionalizations and specializations of an institutionalized curriculum, after the manner of our contemporary European and North American culture, is arguably a good deal more effective in neutralizing its effects than either religious censorship or political terror Alasdair MacIntyre political religious philosophy H&M approached us to collaborate, and see if we could translate the dream we created at Lanvin to a wider audience, not just a dress for less. I have said in the past that I would never do a mass-market collection, but what intrigued me was the idea of H&M going luxury rather than Lanvin going public. This has been an exceptional exercise, where two companies at opposite poles can work together because we share the same philosophy of bringing joy and beauty to men and women around the world. Alber Elbaz dream exercise philosophy If there is any characteristic that is distinctly human, it is the capability for reflective self-consciousness. Albert Bandura educational self philosophy Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it. Albert Camus courage inspirational philosophy An intellectual? Yes. And never deny it. An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself. I like this, because I am happy to be both halves, the watcher and the watched. "Can they be brought together?" This is a practical question. We must get down to it. "I despise intelligence" really means: "I cannot bear my doubts. Albert Camus life-changing philosophy mean There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide. Albert Camus philosophical suicide philosophy We are living in the era of premeditation and the perfect crime. Our criminals are no longer helpless children who could plead love as their excuse. On the contrary, they are adults and the have the perfect alibi: philosophy, which can be used for any purpose - even for transforming murderers into judges. Albert Camus perfect philosophy children «1234567891011»