Philosopher Quotes

They that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils.
Things alter for the worse spontaneously, if they be not altered for the better designedly.
This is certain, that a man that studieth revenge keeps his wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.
Truth emerges more readily from error than from confusion.
Truth is a good dog; but always beware of barking too close to the heels of an error, lest you get your brains kicked out.
Truth is so hard to tell, it sometimes needs fiction to make it plausible.
Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.
Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.
We are much beholden to Machiavel and others, that write what men do, and not what they ought to do.
We cannot command Nature except by obeying her.
What is truth? said jesting Pilate; and would not stay for an answer.
When a man laughs at his troubles he loses a great many friends. They never forgive the loss of their prerogative.
Who ever is out of patience is out of possession of their soul.
Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much.
Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.
Wise men make more opportunities than they find.
Wives are young men's mistresses, companions for middle age, and old men's nurses.
Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new projects than for settled business.
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