Morbid Philosophy Quotes

But in the end one also has to understand that the needs that religion has satisfied and philosophy is now supposed to satisfy are not immutable; they can be weakened and exterminated. Consider, for example, that Christian distress of mind that comes from sighing over ones inner depravity and care for ones salvation - all concepts originating in nothing but errors of reason and deserving, not satisfaction, but obliteration. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche

[on Purgatory] It is, of course, open to anyone to say that the whole idea is morbid and exaggerated
open even to those who think nothing of queuing for twenty-four hours in acute discomfort to see the first night of a musical comedy, which lasts three hours at most, which they are not sure of liking when they get there, and which they could see any other night with no trouble at all. ~ Dorothy L. Sayers

Be the lighthouse that bears the torment of the storm, but never forget to show the saving lights of life. ~ Debasish Mridha

The more beauty you see, the more beautiful you become. ~ Debasish Mridha

I'm into a lot of Eastern philosophy. It's kind of like theosophy; it's about finding the relationships between all the great religions and focusing in on the good stuff. ~ Weyes Blood

I've always hated the "Who are you?" question. This is a philosophical inquiry. Answering that question is why we're on earth. You can't answer it in thirty seconds or in an elevator. ~ Sandy Nathan

Life is full of different paths and doors. They say when one door closes another door opens. I say always make sure you walk down a path with lots of doors. ~ Adam Lawman

As a human being, our abilities are unlimited. The only limitation is the mindset. ~ Debasish Mridha

Men recorded their experiences and called it history; men looked about the world and called their observations science; men wondered about the existence of God and the problem of evil and called their speculations theology; men did handiwork and called it art; men made up stories, wrote them down and called them literature; men thought about such topics as truth, beauty, justice, and the nature of existence and called their opinions philosophy. ~ Linda Tschirhart Sanford

In philosophy all truth is old and only error is original. ~ Will Durant

A man can give meaningful help to others only when he himself is healthy. ~ Inderjit Aurien Singh

The reason is that when we look at nature, we receive a sort of permission to be alive in this world ... ~ Naoki Higashida

This world is full of kind and compassionate people just like you. ~ Debasish Mridha

Through music I've discovered other philosophies. Buddhism in particular is one that has always - whenever I've studied it and read about it, it's just been so true to me. And I do try to take some practices of that into my daily life. Whether that's meditating or trying to see the world from that perspective. ~ Joan Osborne

On October 14th, the sweetest thing happened to me. On that day at sunset, I met you by the sea. It was that day I found a great purpose and a wonderful reason to be. ~ Debasish Mridha

With the arrival of electric technology, man has extended, or set outside himself, a live model of the central nervous system itself. To the degree that this is so, it is a development that suggests a desperate suicidal autoamputation, as if the central nervous system could no longer depend on the physical organs to be protective buffers against the slings and arrows of outrageous mechanism. ~ Marshall McLuhan

How sweetly she looks! O, but there's a wrinkle in her brow as deep as philosophy. - Anacreon, drink to my mistress' health, I'll pledge it. Stay, stay, there's a spider in the cup! No, 'tis but a grape-stone; swallow it, fear nothing, poet. So, so; lift higher. ~ Thomas Middleton

Abundance in life comes from generosity. ~ Debasish Mridha

The whole history of modern poetry is a continuous commentary on the short text of philosophy: every art should become science, and every science should become art; poetry and philosophy should be united. ~ Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel

When we die, it's not the angels in heaven that need our help. It's the angels in hell. ~ Anthony T. Hincks

My philosophy of leadership is to surround myself with good people who have ability, judgment and knowledge, but above all, a passion for service. ~ Sonny Perdue

You gotta think positive, you know. Make the obstacles opportunities. Thats my philosophy. ~ Melina Kanakaredes

I never quite understood the question that says, is the glass half empty or half full? What's the difference? Eventually it'll end up empty and in the trash. ~ Cyndi Goodgame

I am inspired by many mediums and use them to express varied aspects of my philosophies and life observations. ~ Judith Anderson

I think what makes good writing is intimacy - putting the reader inside the character's head. Many books are bad because they're merely guidebooks for sightseers. ~ Raymond Bolton

I personally have a philosophy around authenticity and vulnerability. ~ Astro Teller

I warn you, Eragon, beware of whom you fall in love with, for fate seems to have a morbid interest in our family. ~ Christopher Paolini

See beauty everywhere, and let your heart dance with it. ~ Debasish Mridha

Every woman is distinctly beautiful because every woman has a motherly instinct. ~ Debasish Mridha

It is more Important to be of pure intention than of perfect action. ~ Ilyas Kassam

...fiction is as useful as truth, for giving us matter, upon which to exercise the judgment of value. ~ G.E. Moore

Today is such a lovely day,
my heart is dancing with joy.
My mind is flowing with time
and my soul is longing for your soul. ~ Debasish Mridha

The best revenge is kind forgiveness. ~ Debasish Mridha

Suddenly, I find the most beautiful smiles in your eyes. ~ Debasish Mridha

Every man is in his own person the whole human race without a detail lacking ... I knew I should not find in any philosophy a single thought which had not passed through my own head, nor a single thought which had not passed through the heads of millions and millions of men before I was born. ~ Mark Twain

Happiness is an indescribable intense ecstasy of life that comes from deep love and kindness for the world and all of its contents. ~ Debasish Mridha

If I had to write a book on morality, it would have a hundred pages and ninety-nine would be blank. On the last page I should write: I recognize only one duty, and that is to love. ~ Albert Camus

To stand on a mountain top, you must first create the mountain. ~ Anthony T. Hincks

If your intentions are good, nothing bad can happen. ~ Debasish Mridha

Aristotle said that philosophy begins in wonder. I believe it also ends in wonder. The ultimate way in which we relate to the world as something sacred is by renewing our sense of wonder. That's why I'm so opposed to the kind of miracle-mongering we find in both new-age and old-age religion. We're attracted to pseudomiracles only because we've ceased to wonder at the world, at how amazing it is. ~ Sam Keen

Be kind to be awesome. ~ Debasish Mridha

Philosophy is reason with the eyes of the soul. ~ William Gilmore Simms