Bernard Williams
Bernard Williams
Bernard Arthur Owen Williams, FBAwas an English moral philosopher. His publications include Problems of the Self, Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy, Shame and Necessity, and Truth and Truthfulness. He was knighted in 1999...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPhilosopher
Date of Birth21 September 1929
time growth littles
We grow a little every time we do not take advantage of somebody's weakness.
good-night goodnight new-day
This is the end of the day, but soon there will be a new day.
fall people may
People who say, 'Let the chips fall where they may,' usually figure they will not be hit by a chip.
tranquility harder
Tranquility is like quicksilver. The harder you grab for it, the less likely you will grasp it.
democratic snowstorms
Few things are as democratic as a snowstorm.
happiness dog nature
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
flames fire genius
Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.
mother motherhood sooner-or-later
Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.
dream sunset watches
It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.
thinking extravagance spirit
An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.
summer trying september
September tries its best to have us forget summer.
mature foolhardy knows
You are mature when you know what is foolhardy and what is courage.
advice mail junk
Unsolicited advice is the junk mail of life.
inspiration son ideas
Ideas are like wandering sons. They show up when you least expect them.