#philosophical quotes

[sictransitgloriamvndi]

“Civilization is a social plague on the planet, and vices are just as necessary to it as is a virus to disease...We must, then, apply the principle of Doubt to Civilization; we must doubt its necessity, its excellence, and its permanence.” - Charles Fourier

[dreamerwholikescoffee]

"ɪ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴀꜱʜᴀᴍᴇᴅ ᴏꜰ ᴍʏꜱᴇʟꜰ ᴡʜᴇɴ ɪ ʀᴇᴀʟɪᴢᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ʟɪꜰᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴄᴏꜱᴛᴜᴍᴇ ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ; ᴀɴᴅ ɪ ᴀᴛᴛᴇɴᴅᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍʏ ʀᴇᴀʟ ꜰᴀᴄᴇ."

-Franz Kafka

[the-insect-is-awake]

“Everything is evil. That is to say everything that is, is evil; that each thing exists is an evil; each thing exists only for an evil end; existence is an evil and made for evil; the end of the universe is evil; the order and the state, the laws, the natural development of the universe are nothing but evil, and they are directed to nothing but evil.” —Giacomo Leopardi, Zibaldone

[marbledcherrypie]

"in despair there are the most intense enjoyments, especially when one is very acutely conscious of the hopelessness of one's position"

-Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Notes from the Underground

[quantum-bliss]

To fully love is to truly know mankinds greatest pain.

[darkacademicletters]

quick reminder that it’s ok to say that you love reading and that reading is your passion without reading 30+ books in a year. if you connect with books and love the power of the written word, you’re bookish. you don’t need to justify your love of reading.

[areadersquoteslibrary]

"If you want to get to the peak, you ought to climb without giving it too much thought" - Friedrich Nietzsche, 'The Gay Science'

[quotationsworld]

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.

— J. Krishnamurti

[madreemeritus]

Erik vibes (The Phantom of the Opera)

[enchantingepics]

Note #4

Creating, whether it's through art, writing, or any form of expression, is a beautiful yet intricate process. The joy derived from these creative endeavors is truly special, but it's crucial to acknowledge that this joy blossoms organically when there's a genuine passion driving the creation. It's like nurturing a delicate flower; you can't force it to bloom on command. Your ability to create is commendable, and I want to emphasize the value of time in this creative journey. Each stroke of the brush, every word on the page, they're all fragments of time and effort coming together to shape something unique and meaningful. It's not just about the end result; it's about the journey, the growth, and the love you pour into your craft. Now, let's talk about that feeling of falling behind. I hear you, and I want you to know that you're not alone in this sentiment. The twenties can be a tumultuous time, filled with expectations, uncertainties, and comparisons. It's a struggle that many of us face, navigating through life in an age where everything seems to move at an accelerated pace. So, my friend, I'm holding space for you. In a world that often pushes us to be in constant motion, it's essential to acknowledge and honor our individual timelines. You're not racing against anyone; you're on your own path, and it's perfectly okay if it takes unexpected turns or requires a bit more time. Remember, growth is not a linear journey but a mosaic of experiences that shape us into who we are meant to become. Take a deep breath, appreciate the progress you've made, and know that you're capable of creating beautiful things at your own pace. Your journey is uniquely yours, and there's genuine beauty in that.

[princess-kk9]

Just some filler from the book I started writing🤷‍♀️

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Life.

In the English dictionary, life can be defined as the existence of an individual, human being or animal.

In philosophy, life is the aspect of existence that processes, acts, reacts, evaluates, and evolves through growth.

It is the state of which an organism is still performing the acts that prevents passing.

Life is something that everyone on this earth experiences from the day conceived from within the womb.

Birth is the first breath, sound, step into life. Life is eternal.

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Death.

The destruction or permanent end of something.

Or in philosophy, death is typically regarded as a great evil, especially if it strikes someone too soon.

It is the state of which an organism stops doing acts needed to survive completely.

Death is an inescapable goodbye.

Life may be eternal,

But death is even more so.

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Life and death.

Two contrasting concepts used to signify the beginning and end of existence as we know it.

The start and finish of any scene. The white and black of any rainbow. Good, and bad, of every outcome.

Many think that they are complete opposites. That they have nothing in common. But what if I told you they have many similarities?

It sounds odd, doesn't it? But believe me when I say that life and death aren't entirely different.

One thing they have in common is that both are questions unanswered.

Many people ask what is life? What is the meaning of life? Or the most popular being: Who made life? What made life? Where did it come from?

Opinions worldwide differ from 'we evolved from apes' to 'the universe was created by the big bang'

Another theory would be we were made by gods. Supreme deity that had existed before existence itself. And different cultures have different gods.

I don't know the answer to that, nor do I choose to have an opinion.

On the opposing side, people ask, 'where do you go when you die?'

Some believe when you die, you go to heaven if you were good in your life, and hell if you were bad.

Others believe you will be reincarnated into another body without your memories.

Another lot says you will just be gone. No way to be aware of whom, where or what you are.

Again, I don't know which is right or wrong. All I do know is that people fear both concepts.

You see, we humans are incredibly cowardly creatures. We fear what we do not understand. Thus, we created theories to pretend to be brave and answer what we do not know

People debate which is scarier between the two. Most say death, I don't blame them, though. Only those who have experienced it can truly comprehend what it is.

A smaller amount, says life. I don't blame them, either. The longer we exist on this earth, the more we try to build our society to fit the different ideals of our vast majority.

Different motives and comments flowing and crashing in on each other like an ocean filled to the brim of waste and useless material.

Making it difficult for those with less like them to prosper. No, I don't blame them at all.

But at the same time, I don't agree with either of these options.

No, I think the both of them are incredibly terrifying.

That little space where one hangs in the balance between the both of them, and it only takes one action to tip the scale in favor of one.

That space where you're so close to death, but not quite there yet. So close that you can see your entire life flash before your eyes and then abruptly stop when you reach where you are at the time. Like a cliffhanger to a suspenseful blockbuster.

I tell you this, so you know this is my position right now.

The moment those words spilled from the vice principals mouth. I knew that my death was set in stone.

Because I knew that the moment they saw me, I was involved. My ghost was soon to walk the living realm.

And no, I don't believe in ghosts. In fact, their existence is an entirely different story, meant to be told by an entirely different person.

If I were to use them in this context, though. I would say, 'the ghosts of my past have come back to haunt me.'

An expression that means the actions you performed in the past left unfinished are still in effect.

What I mean by that is I wish I didn't go back for my notebook last night. Because now it's my problem.

There is nothing more terrifying than being alive knowing that you're going to die.

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If you have any advice or feedback than that would be appreciated 😁🙃

[innabesedina]

⏳ Philo of Alexandria / Philosophy / Theology #Philo #Philosophy

"TIME IS A THING POSTERIOR TO THE WORLD. THEREFORE IT WOULD BE CORRECTLY SAID THAT THE WORLD WAS NOT CREATED IN TIME, BUT THAT TIME HAD ITS EXISTENCE IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE WORLD. FOR IT IS THE MOTION OF THE HEAVEN THAT HAS DISPLAYED THE NATURE OF TIME."

PHILO OF ALEXANDRIA

PHILO OF ALEXANDRIA WAS A HELLENISTIC JEWISH PHILOSOPHER WHO LIVED IN ALEXANDRIA, IN THE ROMAN PROVINCE OF EGYPT.

[dreamerwholikescoffee]

"It isn't God I don't accept, you see; it's the world created by Him I do not accept and can not agree to accept." - The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

[the-insect-is-awake]

"Life is hell, and the sweet still night of absolute death is the annihilation of hell." —Philipp Mainländer, The Philosophy of Redemption

[denamailsyou]

"He had become so afraid of losing his life that he could no longer enjoy it while he had it."

-How To Live -or- A Life of Montaigne by Sarah Bakewell

[quantum-bliss]

The broken who never bleeds.

The empty who never needs.

The writer that doesn't read.

The romantic with no strings.

The suicidal who still breathes.

The depressed that never grieve.

The contradictions of beauty in everything.