Philosophy Quotes - Page 127

What we also need to have a discussion on the philosophy of art: so we must ask what is it that we want in the first place? Is it just about saying and doing whatever you want, or is it about something more? We should let the artist be free, but we must also question how exactly he deals with freedom. Is it arts for elevation or arts for destruction? Is there dignity in the process?

My philosophy is that one shall not resort to violence unless one is resolved to become the subject of violence at any time.

The philosophy of jazz represents tolerance, teamwork and inclusion. That's what America is about. The music reflects that.

One of the main reasons for the existence of philosophy is not that it enables you to find truth (it can never do that) but that it does provide you a refuge for definitions.

The continual pursuit of meanings-wider, clearer, more negotiable, more articulate meanings- is philosophy.

The compass spins between heaven and hell, let your soul be your pilot, let your soul guide you.

What selfish seeds I plant along the way, black harvest today.

La Raza stands for 'The Race' - and they say so openly. They are a pro-Hispanic organization; I will call them a racist organization. They base their philosophy on race. They advocate for those minorities that fit within the category that they define as drives them. They are apologists for illegal immigrants - and we are funding them with your tax dollars in this administration through earmarks. It is outrageous. It's an in-your-face act on the part of this Congress.

Philosophy is an odd thing. When we use the word in everyday speech, you know, you sometimes hear it hilariously.

I had some hesitations about philosophy because, if you worked out a philosophical theory, it was hard to know whether you were going to be able to prove it or whether other theories had just as good a claim on belief.

Besides numerous science courses, I had the opportunity to study philosophy, the history of architecture, economics, and Russian history in courses taught by extraordinarily knowledgeable professors.

Philosophy, most broadly viewed, is the critical survey of existence from the standpoint of value.

I have a face I cannot show, I make the rules up as I go.

I lived in the world of poetry and ideas. I thought life was all about art and philosophy. In the military, I suddenly found out about the real world.

Man is a social animal.

Everything may happen.

There have always been people during periods of history that thought that we could get along with the enemy if only we would reach out. Peace in our time is a philosophy.

There should be a harmonious blend of religion, philosophy and art for man to live healthily in the world.

Ah, the camel of Cairo! ... He went quietly and comfortably through the narrowest lanes and the densest crowds by the mere force of his personality. He was the most impressive living thing we saw in Egypt, not excepting two Pashas and a Bey. He was engaged with large philosophies, one could see that.

I do a lot of reading on Buddhist philosophy, and a Buddhist nun named Pema Chödrön talks a lot about acceptance. It's one of the main tenets of Buddhism - accepting that what is, is. The root of our suffering is when we just don't want to accept a truth. We want something to be different than it is.

Deign on the passing world to turn thine eyes, And pause awhile from letters, to be wise.

With honesty of purpose, balance, a respect for tradition, courage, and, above all, a philosophy of life, any young person who embraces the historical profession will find it rich in rewards and durable in satisfaction.

My connection to Santa Fe is very closely, and continuously a connection with Reid. I believe in him and his philosophy of photographic education.

I love history, cultural and religious studies, philosophy, photography and traveling.

It's living - a broad spectrum of living - that teaches you how to live, not philosophy. Philosophy teaches you how to think.