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    How charming is divine philosophy!
    Not harsh, and crabbed, as full fools suppose,
    But musical as is Apollo's lute,
    And a perpetual feast of nectar'd sweets,
    Where no crude surfeit reigns.

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The question to everyone's answer is usually asked from within.

The question to everyone's answer is usually asked from within.

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The bosom-weight, your stubborn gift,
That no philosophy can lift.

The bosom-weight, your stubborn gift,
That no philosophy can lift.

by William Wordsworth Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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To ridicule philosophy is truly philosophical.
[Fr., Se moquer de la philosophie c'est vraiment philosophe.]

To ridicule philosophy is truly philosophical.
[Fr., Se moquer de la philosophie c'est vraiment philosophe.]

by Blaise Pascal Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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The Beginning of Philosophy . . . is a Consciousness of your own
Weakness and inability in necessary things.

The Beginning of Philosophy . . . is a Consciousness of your own
Weakness and inability in necessary things.

by Epictetus Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old

Let no one delay the study of philosophy while young nor weary of it when old

by Epicurus Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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Benevolence alone will not make a teacher, nor will learning alone do it. The gift of teaching is a peculiar read more

Benevolence alone will not make a teacher, nor will learning alone do it. The gift of teaching is a peculiar talent, and implies a need and a craving in the teacher himself. - Memories and Milestones.

by John Jay Chapman Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

A wise man will live as much within his wit as within his income.

by Lord Chesterfield Found in: Philosophy Quotes,
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It is easy to build a philosophy--it doesn't have to run.

It is easy to build a philosophy--it doesn't have to run.

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I'll give thee armor to keep off that word;
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy,
To comfort thee, though read more

I'll give thee armor to keep off that word;
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy,
To comfort thee, though thou art banished.

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