Quotations about Philosophy
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Philosophy
As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.Here are some funny and poignant quotations about philosophy. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.
- "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
- "When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)
"Philosophy is common sense with big words." James Madison (American statesman, 1751-1836)
"There's a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker." Charles M. Schulz (American cartoonist, 1922-2000)
"Science is what you know. Philosophy is what you don't know." Bertrand Russell (British philosopher and mathematician, 1872-1970)
"Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill (British Conservative statesman, 1874-1965)
"Europe was created by *history.*God.*invention.* America was created by philosophy." Margaret Thatcher (British Conservative stateswoman, 1925-2013)
Do you live each day as if it's your first or your last? Either way you should probably have *a diaper on.*a drink.*a party.* Ellen DeGeneres (American comedian and actress, 1958-)
"Choose old people for enemies. They die. You win." Jacob M. Appel (American author, 1973-)
"There's always room for a unicorn in my life." Anon
"I need to buy myself a box, so I can sit outside of it, and think." Anon
"Those who lack the courage will always find a philosophy to justify it." Albert Camus (French novelist, dramatist, and essayist, 1913-60)
"What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? In that case, I definitely overpaid for my carpet." Woody Allen (American film director, writer, and actor, 1935-)
"Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don't have time for all that." George Carlin (American comedian, 1937-2008)
"I have tried too in my time to be a philosopher; but, I don't know how. Cheerfulness was always breaking in." Oliver Edwards (English lawyer, 1711-91)
"The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." Eden Phillpotts (English writer, 1862-1960)
It is better to be vaguely right than *exactly wrong.*mostly right.*argumentative.* Carveth Read (English philosopher, 1848-1931)
I have a new philosophy; I'm only going to dread one day at a time. Charles Monroe Schulz (American cartoonist, 1922-2000)
"The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." Alfred North Whitehead (English philosopher and mathematician, 1861-1947)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Philosophy
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to philosophy. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Philosophical Puns: The Wittiest Wordplay in Thought
- Share humorous anecdotes or pun-filled stories involving philosophical concepts or famous philosophers, exploring the lighter side of deep thinking.
- Existential LOLs: Hilarious Takes on Life's Big Questions
- Explore amusing scenarios or satirical anecdotes about existential dilemmas or philosophical ponderings, poking fun at the seriousness of philosophical inquiry.
- Philosophy in Pop Culture: The Funniest Philosophical References
- Discuss comical references to philosophy in movies, TV shows, or literature, highlighting how philosophical ideas are portrayed in popular culture.
Serious Themes:
- Foundations of Philosophy: Key Thinkers and Their Contributions
- Discuss the foundational ideas of philosophy, exploring the contributions of key thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and others to the development of philosophical thought.
- Ethics and Morality: Principles, Applications, and Contemporary Issues
- Explore ethical theories, moral dilemmas, and the application of ethical principles to real-world issues, discussing contemporary ethical debates and challenges.
- Philosophy of Mind: Consciousness, Identity, and Cognitive Science
- Address the philosophy of mind, discussing topics such as consciousness, personal identity, and the relationship between mind and body, exploring insights from cognitive science and philosophy.
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