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philosophy responsibility excuse
We must exchange the philosophy of excuse - what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility. Barbara Jordan
philosophy heart men
So one time when I was working in this motel one of the toilets leaked and I had to replace the flapper ball. Here's what it said on the package; I kept it till I knew it by heart: 'Please Note. Parts are included for all installations, but no installation requires all of the parts.' That's kind of my philosophy about men. I don't think there's an installation out there that could use all my parts. Barbara Kingsolver
philosophy views religion
Philosophy has no end in view save truth; faith looks for nothing but obedience and piety. Baruch Spinoza
philosophy found knows
I do not presume that I have found the best philosophy, I know that I understand the true philosophy.
philosophy history pageant
History is a pageant and not a philosophy. Augustine Birrell
philosophy practice style
Those of us whose parenting style can be described as "a series of reflexes, instincts, and minute-by-minute adjustments," as Julie of A Little Pregnant puts it, rather than as a philosophy, are less invested in our own practices. What we do is often less a matter of conviction than one of convenience. What we need to remember is that there is no need to apologize for that, even in the face of the most red-faced outrage. Ayelet Waldman
philosophy men needs
The men who are not interested in philosophy need it most urgently; they are most helplessly in its power. Ayn Rand
philosophy responsibility men
Devotion to the truth is the hallmark of morality; there is no greater, nobler, more heroic form of devotion than the act of a man who assumes the responsibility of thinking.
philosophy facts recognition
Rationality is the recognition of the fact that nothing can alter the truth and nothing can take precedence over that act of perceiving it.
philosophical virtue reason
True virtue is life under the direction of reason.
philosophical passion emotion
I can control my passions and emotions if I can understand their nature
philosophical interesting house
'Ape House' is an ambitious novel in several ways, for which it is to be admired, and it is certainly an easy read, but because Gruen is not quite prepared for the philosophical implications of her subject, it is not as deeply involving emotionally or as interesting thematically as it could be. Jane Smiley
philosophical writing heart
Vanity is so anchored in the heart of man that a soldier, a soldier's servant, a cook, a porter brags and wishes to have his admirers. Even philosophers wish for them. Those who write against vanity want to have the glory of having written well; and those who read it desire the glory of having read it. I who write this have perhaps this desire, and perhaps those who will read it. Blaise Pascal
philosophical objectivity doe
The philosopher forms his principles on an infinity of particular observations...He does not confuse truth with plausibility...he takes for truth what is true, for false what is false, for doubtful what is doubtful, and probable what is probable...The philosophical spirit is thus a spirit of observation and accuracy. Denis Diderot
philosophical boredom sides
Boredom is just the reverse side of fascination. Arthur Schopenhauer
philosophical adversity doubt
There is no doubt that life is given us, not to be enjoyed, but to be overcome; to be got over.
philosophical pessimism stubbornness
Obstinacy is the result of the will forcing itself into the place of the intellect.
philosophical men lasts
The longer a man's fame is likely to last, the longer it will be in coming.
expression popular shut view
Railroading in a barn' was the expression they used, ... They'd get all the way here, and the view was shut out. The sheds were not very popular for tourism. Gordon Richards
expression freedom lived states united
See we just had a misunderstanding. I thought we lived in the U.S. of A., the United States of America. But actually we live in the U.S. of A., the United States of Advertising. Freedom of expression is guaranteed? If you've got the money!
expression sly
On the sly, scoping for love. Aretha Franklin
expression faith hope outward
Charity can be the outward expression of faith and hope. Joseph B. Wirthlin
expression denmark ruling
I hope that all critical Muslims read the ruling in full, because it states very clearly what freedom of expression in Denmark is about. Carsten Juste
expression survival sometimes
The expression often used by Mr. Herbert Spencer of the Survival of the Fittest is more accurate, and is sometimes equally convenient. Charles Darwin
expression mood people work
One of the things I had to really work on is, when you're the leader of an organization, people look at the expression on your face. Your mood has a lot to do with how people think the whole organization is doing. Jim Yong Kim
expression faces executioners
The executioner's face is always well hidden. Bob Dylan
expression mma self
Go toward self-actualization rather than self-image actualization... Search within... for honest self- expression. Bruce Lee