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
friendship criticism critics
A friend is a lot of things, but a critic isn't.
women men rooms
Women have a favorite room, men a favorite chair.
optimistic someday empty
Americans are optimists. They hope they'll be wealthy someday - and they're positive they can get one more brushful of paint out of an empty can.
spring winter fever
Laziness has many disguises. Soon "winter doldrums" will become "spring fever."
father men average
The average man will bristle if you say his father was dishonest, but he will brag a little if he discovers that his great-grandfather was a Pirate.
inspiration son ideas
Ideas are like wandering sons. They show up when you least expect them.
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.
lazy-man laziness indolence
I like the word "indolence." It makes my laziness seem classy.
girl dog years
No symphony orchestra ever played music like a two-year-old girl laughing with a puppy.
dream sunset watches
It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.
mother motherhood sooner-or-later
Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.
sports book reading
Books had instant replay long before televised sports.
flames fire genius
Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.