“Men are constantly attracted and deluded by two opposite charms: the charm of competence which is engendered by mathematics and everything akin to mathematics, and the charm of humble awe, which is engendered by meditation on the human soul and its experiences. Philosophy is characterized by the gentle, if firm, refusal to succumb to either charm.” IfsMenHumansTwoSoulPhilosophyMeditationOppositesMathematicsHumbleFirmGentleCharmAweCompetenceHuman SoulRefusalDeludedTwo Opposites Book:An Introduction to Political Philosophy: Ten Essays Source: An Introduction to Political Philosophy: Ten Essays
“Any philosophy worth taking seriously would have to be built upon a firm foundation of unyielding despair.” PhilosophyDespairBuiltFoundationFirmUnyieldingFirm Foundation Author:Bertrand Russell
“Rock is a great master of life. It teaches us this simple philosophy: Stay firm!” LifePhilosophySimpleTeachRocksMastersLife PhilosophyFirm Author:Mehmet Murat Ildan
“I'm a common law judge. I believe in deciding every case on its facts, not on a legal philosophy. And I believe in deciding each case in the most limited way possible, because common law judges have a firm belief that the best development of the law is the one that lets society show you the next step, and that next step is in the new facts that each case presents.” WayBelievePhilosophyFactsShowsLawNextBeliefI BelieveCommonStepsCasesJudgingDevelopmentI Believe InFirmNext StepsCommon LawFirm Beliefs Author:Sonia Sotomayor