Philosopher

Famous quotes containing the word philosopher:

“Do you come to a philosopher as to a cunning man, to learn something by magic or witchcraft, beyond what can be known by common prudence and discretion?”
—David Hume (1711–1776)

“Of what use is a philosopher who doesn’t hurt anybody’s feelings?”
—Diogenes of Sinope (c. 410–320 B.C.)

“A philosopher once said, “Half of good philosophy is good grammar.””
—A.P. Martinich (b. 1946)