My Philosophical Quotes (Τα φιλοσοφικά μου αποσπάσματα)

'Man must learn to tame the beast within him, before he can rule over his thoughts and emotions with courage'.

'Observe life, study what you see, then think about what it means. That is the philosophy of a Meletic'.

'It is said that the word became the voice that was heard in ancient Greece. Philosophy had extended from one place to another, and thus the word became the Logos'.

'If we do not heed the voice of consciousness, then we are lost in the unknown extent of our reality'.

'Opinions that are not based on the foundation of a truth are meaningless, for they cannot be sustained without truth'.

'A man who has experienced life learns the meaning of suffering, but a man who does not learn is a man without reason'.

'To Ena is the source of the cosmos, the Logos is the order of the cosmos, and the Nous is the reason of the cosmos'.

'The self identifies us, the ousia is our essence and then there is the soul, which governs our consciousness'.

'The greatest honour is to be known for the humble acts of virtue than to be crown with selfish laurels'.

'Matter is the substance underlying all reality and time is the witness to motion'.

'I believe that one day when my body will cease to exist, I shall lie in the peace of eternal sleep. My soul will fade into the breath of air, but the remnants of my body will return to nature'.

'If you are regretful, then you are living for the past. If you are concerned, then you are thinking about the future. If you are at peace with yourself, then you are emerged in the present'.

'The levels of reality in their order of relevance are To Ena, the Logos, the Nous, Consciousness and Matter'.

'A universal truth is one that is either invariable or definite. It has one uniformity and is to be understood, as being a state of being that is sustained by the universality of its meaning'.

'Philosophy teaches us to live a good life, not one that will make us stray and follow our vices'.

'The cosmos is a witness to our existence, as our consciousness is a witness to its existence'.

'Opportunities to learn should never be taken from granted, because you are not entitled anything that you have not earned'.

'What differentiates pleasure from desire is that one is a state of satisfaction, whilst the other, a state of yearning'.

'Self-control is not about a strict adherence to a philosophy that is without consequences. Nor is it about solely avoiding the external influences that corrupts a man. It is about embracing one’s inner self and virtues with their acceptance'.

'Ethics and logic are not intended to make one mechanical or systematic in behaviour or reason. On the contrary, they are meant to be the foundation of which we understand the existential world. They are not designed to replace the senses, but enhance them with meaning'.

'Let your words reflect your knowledge and your actions your wisdom'.

'Man has no one to blame than himself, when he has brought upon himself the shame that he bears, with his tarnished name'.

'The philosophy of Meleticism is about serving the greater cause than the lesser cause.'

'Fleeing from your fears will only exacerbate them even more. Learn to confront them and you will build your inner strength'.

'The ultimate experience of pleasure is not necessarily the thought, but the action that indicates its fulfilment'.

'Emotions are attached to our senses as our thoughts. They are essential to our life. What is relevant is that we realise that just as we are made of flesh and bones, we are made of emotions and thoughts. It is not what they are made of, but what they represent that matters'.

'Be true to yourself and you will be a better man in life'.

'Philosophy teaches that human beings are conscious of the state of pleasure, but their actions are not always enticed by emotions'.

'The challenge of life that is living to some men is the hardest one to triumph over successfully'.

'Life is not about reducing it to a moment in time or the negation of the future. It is more about one’s capability to be conscious of the existence of the cosmos, as it relates to our human nature'.

'The worst imposter that you will meet will be the one whose name you bear and whose life you live. It is the man of greed that has replaced your humanity'.

'Man was never intended to know everything about life. The greatest lesson he should learn is the one that will guide him in his path of enlightenment'.

'The mind produces ideas, the body is substance and the soul awakens consciousness'.

'How could anyone assume that human knowledge is an acquisition that is innate, when the only certain degree of its manifestation is discovered, in the inherent process of its attainment?'

'We must always use the criterion of relativity to make any logical arguments plausible, in the commonality of universal sense.'

'My breath is the wind that blows, my eyes are the stars that twinkle, my ears are the clouds that hover above, my mind is the universe that exists, my body is the Earth that I walk upon, and my soul is the consciousness that enlightens humanity'.

'Why should I concern myself suddenly with the indistinct absurdity of others, when all that matters is the compatibility of the judicious thoughts that I ascribe to my world vision instead of their unavailing enmity?'

'Does it matter, what should become of me, when all that will be remembered about me are regretfully, the things that I have written and not the things that I have experimented in the world?'

'The plurality of our governments and societies should always be based on the intrinsic principles of secularism and free thinking, instead of the obsolescence of religious dogmas that human beings no longer require'.

'If individuals do not evolve their thinking, their reasoning and their understanding, then they will remain trapped in their primitive minds. Natural evolution is part of the cycle of life and it dictates our own evolution'.

'I believe as an exponent of the thought of metaphysics, the universe has related forms and ideas that are multivalent, but coincide with the observation of existential matters of forms established that are not inconclusive or necessarily of eternality'.

'I have observed with interest, the motion of the physical components that are the engine for every human movement, and I am convinced that instinct is much more manifest in us than mere thought'.

'I have ere contemplated, the probability of a parallel universe, but the question I pose in alterity am I living in that parallel universe, instead of my assumed reality?'

'I may be impoverished in this world, because I own nothing, but I am enriched in enlightenment and the proprietor of my own knowledge'.

'Some things will never live up to your expectations. Learn to appreciate the things that offer hope than disappointments.

'Cultivate your intellect with good knowledge and you will enhance your intelligence'.

'Pleasures or desires are natural and should be understood for their function than their omission. The body must be nurtured by them. It is not about suppressing them, but knowing what purpose do they serve and which are healthy or unhealthy to the body, mind and soul'.

'When you are in tune with nature, it does not make you a conformist incapable of being innovative. It stimulates your consciousness'.

'If we do not master the art of expression than our words are nothing more than senseless rhetoric'.

'Walk in the path of foresight than to hasten in the path of ignorance'.

'Reality is a state of existence. To some it is the abstraction of the truth or it is the falsehood of our perception'.

'The greatest battle man must learn to overcome, is the battle yet to come.'

'Commitment is a virtue that we often neglect and seldom accomplish'.

'True knowledge is as only true, as its worth'.

'A critic who judges others with imprudence is a man who is envious of those judged'.

'A man of the utmost dignity, is a man whose name is respected more for his deeds than his reputation'.

'It is often that what we perceive about ourselves is never what others perceive of us to be'.

'It is better to have a good opinion about oneself than to be reminded about one’s lack of esteem'.

'A man who craves fame, is a man who values life less. What he sees as worthy, is nothing more than the illusion he creates'.

'Do not be obsessed with how bad your life is. Know that it could be worse'.

'The meaning of something is what demonstrates the value of something'.

'A man who has hatred in him, is a man who is blinded by the storm of his rage'.

'The worst harm committed is the harm we commit unto others knowingly'.

'It is easier to blame someone than to remember, where you have misplaced something'.

'Love does not make a man weaker. It makes him stronger, when he is guided by its reason'.

'A man who has gained trust, is a man who has earned it with his virtues'.

'Anger is the most deliberate of our emotions, and its manifestation is always irrational'.

'Meleticism is not about trying to achieve the impossible. It is about embracing your possibilities'.

'Phenomena are a continuous display of the nature of the universe and its interactions with human nature. Although we cannot control them, they are not meant to be divine but natural'.

'Man may not be able to control a natural phenomenon. However, he can control what he interprets of that phenomenon'.

'Even though it could seem that nature is indifferent to our needs, it does not mean that we should be indifferent to it. If we are to live in harmony with it, we must learn to be humane and accept that we are not its masters but its guardians'.

'What we perceive to be real is often misconstrued and is instead a surreal form of expression that we believe that is real, when it is only real to the observer, who observes everything in accordance to his empirical sense of logical interpretation and does not utilise the sphere of consciousness'.

'Self-control does not imply that we must be indifferent in our emotions or thoughts, it simply denotes the reality that we should display amidst our adversity'.

'People who are narrow minded in their beliefs, create the worst threat upon themselves'.

'Man can disguise himself amidst others, but he cannot hide himself to those people that know him, for they will remove his disguise'.

'Find the invigorating path out of the burden of the never-ending cycle of suffering'.

'Equilibrium of the mind will give you equilibrium of the body and self. The opposite of it will give you nothing more than problems of which will haunt you'.

'Be the protagonist of your own fate and do not let anyone be the antagonist'.

'Eliminating our negative energy will allows us to procure the source of our vitality'.

'Being human should not condemn us to an inferiority to any god. Instead, it should stir the knowledge that one day, we shall be rid of this inferiority complex'.

'If we have learnt that we are not entitled to life, then we realise that we are not deserving of immortality'.

'We are of a composite of the elements of matter and form. Matter defines our existence and form defines our substance'.

'Expressing sensations are an intrinsic part of our human nature. We are inherently sentient beings'.

'Hatred serves only the master of the ego'.

'When we think ourselves as equals, we are advocating justice. When we think ourselves as just, we are enacting justice'.

'Negativity will not get you far in life. It blinds you from seeing the face of your truth'.

'Our age does not reflect our wisdom, but our knowledge does'.

'A liar is the last to admit his lie, when confronted with the truth'.

'We possess the instrument of the mind and the mechanism of thought'.

'Overindulgence is just as much as an extreme as isolation'.

'Our vulnerability is a present sign of the uncertainty that governs our mind'.

'The self inspires our altruism and the ego which is the opposite entices our selfishness'.

'Life is not about taking your life. It is about living your life. Know that the value of life is much more than waiting for death'.

'Wisdom is the fountain of knowledge. A fountain that will sate your philosophical thirst'.

'When we decide to give to the less fortunate it is about recognising the core of our humanity'.

'Frustration is a sign of our incertitude. If we allow it to linger it will convert itself into an inescapable burden'.

'Destroying our mind with vices, will then destroy our body with impulsive behaviour'.

'It is not a question of abstaining from anything, is about living a virtuous life that will enlighten our path of knowledge'.

'When we empathise with others, we are demonstrating the simple act of humanity'.

'We should not depend on the supernatural realm to guide us, but be enlightened with the wisdom that we have obtained'.

'To admit that we are of a divine creation would forsake the essence of our reason for existence'.

'No one man is bestowed with virtues, he must earn them through his actions'.

'We should never seek to change the world with force, but change it with a vision that will change people'.

'The examination of our inner self will permit us to understand our habits, our thoughts and emotions'.

'Behind every action there is a cause and behind every cause there is a reason'.

'The method of questioning something is not a display of ignorance. Instead, it is a display of consciousness'.

'Living is not the hardest thing to do. It is dying that we struggle the most to accept'.

'Focus on what makes you happy than what makes you sad. Learn from your sadness and you will understand your happiness'.

'A man whose heart beats happiness is a heart whose rhythm is in tune with his feelings'.

'We could choose to believe that we are incapable of doing for ourselves or believe that we have the capacity'.

'Some memories are difficult to bury and others are easier to create'.

'A citizen of the world is one that is not swayed by the conviction of his or her allegiance'.

'An obstacle should never dissuade us from reaching our goals. It should be overcome with wisdom'.

'The things that we tend to fear are those things that we have not realised their little importance'.

'Pessimism is the burden that bonds us in the chains that enslave us'.

'Regrets will get us nowhere, except unto the next regret'.

'Never take for granted a day of life, for you are not guaranteed tomorrow'.

'Sometimes what we find upon our search is what we do not expect that thing to be'.

'Time is the witness to the existence of our plight'.

'Our quest for knowledge is one that is inspired by our yearning for wisdom'.

'A man who is blind to see his failures is a man who has no ambition'.

'There are no prophets of philosophy, just men of wisdom'.

'It is better for us to concentrate on the things that bring us happiness than those things that we cannot alter'.

'When you are angry, look into a mirror and see the monster that you have become'.

'To be imbued with the words of philosophy is to be imbued with the emanation of wisdom'.

'I am but one man who the world will forsake, but I am a man with a vision that will not be forgotten'.

'When we are faced with the adversity of death and its inevitable presence, we know that it is the hardest challenge. Accept that it is a natural process'.

'Before you are eager to praise others for their accomplishments, begin by appreciating your own.

'The greatest reward in life is happiness and the greatest merit is the satisfaction of obtaining that happiness'.

'Take time to reflect on where you are at in life and where you want to be in life. The time you take for this reflection will allow you to reach the place that will mark your path'.

'Do not give into the pressure of accepting what others want you to accept. Think instead about what you want than what they want'.

'The elements of the cosmos are mostly seen in the matter that we perceive. It is our perception about the cosmos that we should attempt to understand'.

'Once you have enlightened your mind with philosophy, everything else begins to make sense'.

'Rage is the beast that has escaped and found sanctuary in our emotions and thoughts'.

'The goodness from our heart should never be mistaken for the fragility of our will'.

'Our lives are divided into chapters that we create with our experiences. Each experience is about a chapter that we have experimented'.

'It is easier to tell a man that he is wrong than to prove it. What must be said is that a man who is obstinate will not admit that he is wrong'.

'Be fair unto others and know that whether or not they are fair to you will depend on the validity of their actions'.

'The life of a philosopher was never meant to be written for the books of time only, but remembered in the lessons of his philosophy'.

'Remember that you have only one life, do not waste it foolishly without a purpose'.

'Continue down the path of self-destruction and you will find yourself in the end all alone to confront your demons'.

'In your moments of fear and despair look deep down within yourself and you will find your inner strength'.

'Do not reject someone merely based on what that someone represents or what that someone looks like. Learn to listen, for only then, will you know who that someone is'.

'I do not claim to know everything about life, but I know enough to speak my mind'.

'Remember that nothing is eternal about life. It is life that teaches us the lesson that our breath is ephemeral'.

'The hardest thing in life is not falling down, but getting up and knowing that you will fall again'.

'A society that is ruled by a demigod is destined to failure. No man should be entitled the status of a god'.

'Philosophy is not a threat to the dogmas of religion or the theories of science. It merely offers principles to adhere'.

'Philosophy is not about imposing a belief. A person that accepts philosophy does it with the conviction of that belief and the serenity of the soul'.

'When you feel that you are all alone in the world, find yourself not in the indifference of others, but in the presence of your inspiration'.

'The authenticity of our words is discovered in their validity'.

'Self-control will teach us to be stronger in our will and mind. It will make us conscious about our mortality'.

'It is easier to blame others for our mistakes than it is to accept that we are flawed individuals'.

'Do not falter to temptation so blindly, because it is solely enticing. Permit your mind to question its relevance'.

'There are many things that we agree, as there are many things that we disagree. It is how we interpret these things that will ultimately convince us one way or the other'.

'Open your mind and you will explore new realms of consciousness. Close your mind and you will remain stagnant in your recalcitrance'.

'A man without a heart is heartless, but a man with a heart will demonstrate his kindness'.

'The manner in which we perceive life does not guarantee us that life is all that we perceive. At best, it only permits us to recognise our existence'.

'For every coward that claims to triumph, there is a man of valour that will triumph over him'.

'When we accept our mistakes, we are not purifying the mind in the divine sense, we are instead, embracing our humanity'.

'A man who is ignorant is a man whose knowledge is limited, but a man who is a fool is a man whose knowledge has no wisdom'.

'A man who complains about his life is a man that sees only his shadow, instead of his image'.

'A man who argues with reason his philosophy is a man who speaks his peace then attempts to use his knowledge'.

'A man who forgives is a man whose compassion is measured by the embodiment of his character'.

'A man who creates his own vision is a man who builds his own fate'.

'A man who seeks only pleasures in materialistic things is a man who is hollow from inside'.

'A man who learns to suffer is a man who will do more for others than a man who has never truly suffered'.

'A man who is committed is a man who will rise up to the challenges he must overcome'.

'A man who is selfish is a man whose ego will never allow him to see the humbleness of his humanity'.

'A man who presumes to be perfect is a man who will never admit to his imperfections'.

'A man who walks on his own two feet is a man whose journey for wisdom has just begun'.

'A man who bows down to another man is a man who loses his essence'.

'A man who prefers to lavish in luxury is a man whose god is materiality'.

'A man who fulfills his promises is a man who is accountable for his words'.

'A man who does not seek devotion is a man that does not need praise'.

'A man who affirms his conviction is a man who is a slave to no one'.

'A man who dies with virtues is a man who will be remembered'.

'A man who cries is a man who admits that he is human'.

'A man who does a lot in life for others is better than a man who does little for himself'.

'A man who thinks of others before his needs is truly a man who should be respected'.

'Stubbornness will never get us far in our lives. It is resilience that will stand the test of time'.

'Hope is inspirational, but it is our actions that will determine the validity of that hope'.

'We humans have the power to change the course of the world and make it better. We just need to have the will to do it'.

'We are doomed, when we allow our minds to be influenced by the grasp of greed'.

'It is facile for a poor man to render his pride than a rich man to render his wealth'.

'Strive always for the simplicity of life than to attempt to untangle the complexities of it'.

'Belief in your capability to learn. It will serve your knowledge when you have reached sagacity'.

'Do not dwell in the mistakes of the past, but forge your present that will steer your future'.

'Allow your body to experiment suffering. This will make your body ask for less and be strengthened more'.

'We often find ourselves hanging from the precipice and close to death. It is when we realise that we are at the point of death that we seek the comfort of the sea below'.

'When we radiate with cosmic energy, our faces shine with the brightness of hope'.

'The sturdy pillars that I bear are those that are held in place by my determination'.

'Insanity is the one illness that the mind will never be able to understand on its own'.

'There are manifold characteristics that we possess. Find one that best represents you.'

'Everyone has a tale to be told, just as everyone has a mystery to be resolved'.

'The things that we fail to understand are mostly those things that we make more difficult'.

'Dialogue is the method of speech, and speech is the instrument to dialogue'.

'Heed the valuable words of advice, when they have meaning attached to them'.

'The toils of yesterday will serve us for the encumbrance of today'.

'A real man does not seek the applauds for his achievements or the greatness of his name. He accepts his humbleness'.

'When you turn away a beggar, you forsake your humanity. You see the guise of the beggar first, before you see his plight'.

'What good is a belief that cannot be challenged? A belief that professes to be wise should be questioned and not be assumed to be righteous'.

'The worst of all leeches is the one that consumes you with indifference'.

'Be grateful with what you have than what you wish you had'.

'There is no mysticism in understanding philosophy. One either accepts it or rejects it'.

'Our minds possess endless thoughts that result in possibilities or improbabilities'.

'To be sceptical is to be human, but to understand the essence of something, we must first become conscious about that essence'.

'The beauty about philosophy is the simplicity of its natural expression'.

'Patience gives the self-tranquility, and tranquility gives the mind lucidity'.

'When you are insulted, do not use another insult, use your wisdom'.

'Learn to tame your anger with your perseverance. It is your perseverance that will allow you to understand the cause of your anger'.

'Strengthen yourself with fortitude and you shall understand your weakness'.

'The veritable essence of our being is found in the humanity of our humbleness'.

'The greatest adversity in life is accepting that we are incapable of perfection'.

'Courage will only get us as far as our determination'.

'Life is full of countless episodes of lessons that we either learn or ignore'.

'What we see in others, is at times what we fail to see in ourselves'.

'Arrogance is a man's vice, for it will only consume him in the end like a blazing fire'.

'The richness of virtues will benefit us more than the wealth of materiality'.

'Do not surrender to the darkness of your fears, but rise above them'.

'Remember that you mind can be your worst foe'.

'If we nourish our minds with philosophy, we shall be less hungry in our thoughts'.

'Live not in the image of others, but in the inspiration of who you truly are'.

'Sacrifice is the proof of our will, and it is because of this sacrifice that we learn to be valiant amidst the shadows of adversity'.

'Integrity is not measured by the rewards that we believe we deserve. It is measured in the display of our moral character'.

'Gratitude is not a poor man's virtue. It is much more than that. It is the semblance of a man's humanity'.

'The acceptance of our mortality is not about the resignation of death. It is about the appreciation of life'.

'Confidence should never be compared to conceit. Confidence is a virtue and conceit a vice'.

'We should not be content just with our knowledge. We should seek wisdom through our knowledge'.

'Ignorance is the resemblance of our ego. It forsakes the voice of reason'.

'Every lesson that is learnt, must serve us as a lesson to be taught'.

'When we discipline the body, we strengthen it with fortitude. When we discipline the mind, we strengthen it with reason. When we discipline the self, we strengthen it with resilience'.

'Once we realise that a thing has a cause and effect, then it teaches us that things have either consequences or results'.

'Our opinions are the not the same as our ideas. One serves for expression and the other to think'.

'At times, it is better to be practical than idealistic, especially when the audience you are addressing is the masses'.

'If you do not do learn to do for yourself, then what good is the lesson of life?'

'Believe in yourself, and you will discover that your doubts were only thoughts'.

'Do not waste time in pain that cannot be forgotten. Instead, make new memories that will allow you to remember them more fondly'.

'Live not in the shadow of the past or in the illusion of the future, when the only thing you have guaranteed is the present'.

'Every morning beyond the horizon is the arrival of hope. Observe it and perceive its inspiration'.

'Death should not be feared for what it represents. It should teach us to value more life'.

'Live your day to the fullest, and do not regret what was done or not done the day before'.

'In our hour of need, we should search for the comfort of our tranquility and the harmony of the self'.

'It is never too late to find yourself. Nor is it too late for a new beginning'.

'Although we cannot avoid death, we can at least enjoy life'.

'Think not about an afterlife, when you have a lifetime to think about the purpose for your life'.

'Nothing is eternal about mortality, except death'.

'We have the power to change the course of our lives, when we acknowledge that we are not beholden to any master'.

'It is not a god that we should revere. Instead it is we who we should seek respect amongst ourselves than any token of adulation. It is easier to bow before a god than for he to bow to us.

'If a god was almighty, then why should we imperfect beings be a slave to a master that seeks our worship for his gratification.'

'Philosophy is the poor man's truth or the rich man's amusement'.

'Our consciousness when applied is the vast cosmos that is endless in its infinity'.

'To reason is an act of supreme wisdom, but to argue is an act of undisciplined ignorance'.

'Judge not others in the way that you do not wish to be judged'.

'Every possibility that exists has an actuality that can be our eventuality'.

'What is begotten is begotten. What is remembered is philosophy'.

'A life without a purpose is a life incomplete, and one that is on borrowed time'.

'Wrath is the cause of our anger, and anger is the origin of our wrath'.

'Perhaps we shall never discover the intricacies of the mysteries of life, but we can discover its wonders'.

'We are not the centre of the universe, for we are only a conglomeration of particles of atoms'.

'We have made the cost of living comparable to the way others live than to the way in which we should live'.

'As there is death there is birth, and as there is life there is hope'.

'Everyone has virtues. We either choose to embrace them or ignore them'.

'I can wish to live a thousand years or attempt to live another day'.

'Words are our voice, and our voice is our wisdom'.

'When we recognise our faults, we thus recognise our potential'.

'Suffering does not distinguish between the rich and poor'.

'Do not wait until fate changes your course in life. Act now before it is too late'.

'Give your mind knowledge and you will find wisdom'.

'Material things are not meant to replace people. They serve only as a reminder of our greed'.

'When a person breathes philosophy, that person has taken a fresh breath of life'.

'Do not mistake intelligence for deceit. One is the foundation of our logic and the other the mask of our falsehood'.

'Hold yourself to the same regard that you have for others'.

'A problem is a problem when we fail to acknowledge it'.

'Mirrors are a man or woman's vanity. They are the reflection of an image that society deems the model of our perfection'.

'Bitterness should not be the cause for our vengeance. Nor should our vengeance be the cause of our self-destruction'.

'When we give to others, we should not expect to get something in return. It is the act itself that will dignify our character'.

'I prefer to be remembered not for who I was not, but who I was instead'.

'Give me philosophy and I shall give you wisdom'.

'Sometimes we get lost in the details and neglect the truth'.

'Happiness is an intoxication of the self and rebirth of our state of mind'.

'Sadness is the disguise that masks our solitude'.

'Free thinking is the renewal of our temperance'.

'Devotion to our cause is a merit that will either blind or illuminate us'.

'The challenges of life should be met with the valour of our will'.

'We might never know with certainty, if the cosmos was created or shaped. What we do know is that it is present and it manifests in our reality'.

'The things that we should value are those things that makes us human'.

'Meditation is the vehicle to our consciousness'.

'Do not just mourn those who have faded into death, cherish their lives. Remember them when they were living, not dead'.

'We could live in the yearning of divine revelation or accept that we are mortals'.

'When we share our wisdom with others, it is not just knowledge that have obtained. It is a sign of our consciousness'.

'What someone knows, another person does not. This does not make that person more intelligent than the other, because that other person might know something that is not known to that the first person'.

'Strive for the excellence of virtues than the excellence of one's reputation'.

'If I died tomorrow, then I can say that I have been on a journey of enlightenment, since my rebirth'.

'A man who is buried with honour is a man that has earned that honour. A man who is buried with no headstone is a man that had been forsaken'.

'Nature is the one thing that accompanies me, and I am the companion that hears its voice'.

'There are times when a stranger is more humane than those of our blood'.

'Give me some coins and I shall give you my poverty in return'.

'The beauty of life is seen in the interaction, between nature and human nature'.

'An ignoramus is worse than a fool. The fool speaks nonsense, whilst the ignoramus speaks in falsehood'.

'I can pretend to be a king, but I do not want to wear his robes of vanity'.

'There are people who are puppets held on a string, and others that hold those strings'.

'Innovation permits us to explore the depth of our minds'.

'There are things that we have more in common than those that divide us'.

'Without philosophy, we are at the mercy of zealots'.

'No one should be a martyr to the benefit of others'.

'A philosopher is someone that is remembered for his philosophy than his persona'.

'It is senseless to advocate for the right of others, if we do not begin advocating for ourselves'.

'No one can know the truth, without knowing the meaning of that truth'.

'We can affirm that something is ultimate, but this does entail that it is'.

'The cosmos is not some authority that the world dictates. It is a uniformity of existence'.

'Our time is valuable, and what we do with it will judge our character'.

'Our failure to act on something will determine our resolve'.

'Amidst the waves of imperturbability is the calmness of the gentle tide'.

'Every action has a consequence, just as every consequence has a reason'.

'It is we who make smaller things into bigger concerns, with our uncertainties'.

'Confidence in ourselves will allow us to be more conscious of our aspirations'.

'Being resilient is the manner in which we confront our problems and not avoid them'.

'Do not let your ignorance define you. It is your wisdom that will define your character'.

'What we assume to be meaningful to others is meaningless'.

'Everyone has a singular talent that will inspire that person to act'.

'Ride the winds of the storm, and you will discover your composure'.

'Inner strength makes us more resilient than our outer strength'.

'Dishonour is a shame that we create, but it does not mean we cannot be honourable'.

'When we evoke the basis of inspiration, we should remember that our goals are within our grasp'.

'The principles of philosophy are meant to make us better persons amidst the adversities of life.'

'Logic is the balance of the mind. Its knowledge is the foundation of our wisdom'.

'Simplify things than making them more complicated, when they are not'.

'Forgiveness is a reminder of our humanity'.

'Being a stoic does not mean that one is valiant. It means that one is conscious'.

'Before you attempt to criticise, first learn to listen. By listening, you are displaying your maturity and intelligence'.

'When we are mindful of our actions, we are demonstrating our capacities'.

'Energy that is concentrated on negativity is wasted time. It will not conduce you to anything that is productive'.

'When we are in harmony with nature, we discover that we are in harmony with our own human nature'.

'Gluttony is just as worse as corruption. One fills the body and the other the ego'.

'Struggles are lessons in life. They teach us to understand the meaning of life'.

'When you accept your flaws, you are true to yourself'.

'Ideas are intended to explore our consciousness. Dreams are intended to recognise our subconsciousness'.

'A man who is deemed superficial is a man who displays no virtues. He is empty and hollow from within'.

'There is no greater path than the path of wisdom, for it is a path that will bestow its fruition'.

'It is easy to say that one is evil. The hardest thing for some is to admit that we also have evil in us. What differentiates good from evil is witnessed in our acts'.

'Satisfy first your inner self, before you satisfy the body'.

'Prudence is a thought that will comfort us in our hour of need'.

'Once you have abandoned your virtues, you have embraced knowingly or unknowingly your vices'.

'Values are not measured by our faith, but by our actions'.

'When we confront our moments of difficulties is when we realise the capability of our resilience'.

'The things that inspire us, tend to be the things that reflect who we truly are'.

'Love that is unconditional is a love of self-acceptance'.

'Desires that consume us with vices are not the same as desires that exemplify our virtues'.

'It is natural to express desires, as it is natural to be desired. Desires of the mind are just as satisfying, as the desires of the body'.

'Expectations should never be the fulfilment of our aspirations. They should be the truth of our actions'.

'Friendship is an admirable thing. It gives us the purpose to be just'.

'Justice should not be the law of the demigods. It should be the law for the masses'.

'The worst of all injustices is the one that is imposed upon the falsehood of one's character'.

'Dignity is not the vanity of our manhood. It is the glory of redemption'.

'If we treat others with disdain, then they will treat us with the same disdain'.

'One act of altruism is worthier than a thousand coins'.

'The power to say no, does not imply that we are pessimist. It affirms that we have the ability to say yes to things that make us optimistic'.

'Our criticism of our actions will teach us the practice of introspection'.

'Clarity of the mind is just as relevant as the purity of the self'.

'When we focus and are firm in our conviction, we are prepared to deal with our naysayers'.

'Failures are not meant to defame our character. Instead, they are meant to inspire us'.

'Equilibrium will bring us the peace that we seek and the realisation of our mortality'.

'The way that we present ourselves to others, will be the perception that is construed by others. Thus, be conscious of that consequence'.

'Commitment is a thing that few can ever obtain and be honest to admit'.

'Some people just live meaningless, whilst others do something meaningful with their lives'.

'Recognising that we are limited in our physicality should make us think about the importance of the preservation of the well-being of our bodies'.

'What good is a philosophy that is not acted? What benefit will be achieved by its words alone?'

'Do not denigrate your intelligence, when you permit others to challenge you with provocation'.

'Be equal in your usage of senses. Do not use one over the other. Listen as much as you talk'.

'Find a purpose in life that enhances your abilities and virtues'.

'Be humble amidst the temptation of wealth and greed'.

'To understand life, you must first understand your own self'.

'We must let go of the burdens of the past, if we are to evolve in the present'.

'A woman should not be seen as unequal to a man, for she bore man'.

'Anguish has many names, but the one that is constant is regret'.

'Nurture your soul, and you will be nurtured by others'.

'Love in itself, is only the token of an affection. It’s worth is measured by its substance'.

'Be receptive to change, when it is good and virtuous'.

'Cherish the time you have with your loved ones, because it could be the last time you see them'.

'Do not forsake your family, for the whims of your ego'.

'Find refuge in the belief that you are worthy enough to do for yourself and for others'.

'Create a vision that can be materialised through your actions and decisions'.

'Discipline your mind with knowledge and sagacity. You will discover that the world is much more than the mundanity of trivial pleasures'.

'An argument for something should be based on the principles of what that argument represents. If not, it will be rendered useless'.

'When we are irrational we lose the balance of our mind. When we are rational we maintain that balance. It should be a balance that is unbroken'.

'It is natural that some of us progress in life, whilst others remain stagnant. It is the status quo of our societies, but we should not remain stagnant'.

'The world is not a just world, and it was never constructed to be that way by men of power. It is we who have made it cruel with our indifference'.

'Putting people into categories, only makes us see our differences'.

'Death is not an obstacle for life. It is more an obstacle to someone'.

'There is no need to seek a paradise in some abstract place, when we already have it on Earth. If only, more people could see that paradise, then we would appreciate its value and not destroy it'.

'The cosmos witnesses our birth as it witnesses our death. It has no divinity of which we must seek beyond its boundaries to find the meaning of life and death'.

'I have seen many things in this world, yet what I recall the most is the harmony of nature'.

'The animals of the world were not meant to serve as our slaves. They are existential beings like us. Why do we presume to be their entitled masters?'

'There are things in life that evolve into actualities and others that remain as possibilities'.

'The smallest act of compassion is at times, the greatest display of gratitude'.

'Be compassionate to others, and you will find your heart content'.

'Anxiety can unsettle us, but when we understand its cause, then we can begin to tame it'.

'I do not require a master, for I am the master of my own intellect'.

'When we feel hopeful, we accept that we are not hopeless'.

'Depression is the darkness that does not want to leave us'.

'Being depressed does not signify that we cannot be freed of depression. Be strong in your will and you will break its manacles'.

'The journey to enlightenment will lead you to discover your inner self'.

'Meditate your actions and you will learn to master your mind'.

'Ask yourself, am I happy? If you are not, then ask yourself why am I not? This will allow you to understand your sadness'.

'We are born with the mental capacity to learn, just as we are taught to be capable of acquiring knowledge'.

'A wise man is a man that acknowledges that he does not know everything in the world, but enough to base his philosophy'.

'Do not be offended if you are called ignorant. Your intelligence is much more than hollow words'.

'Be rejoiceful with life and life will compensate you with its joy'.

'Be one with the mind, body and self, and you will be one with the cosmos'.

'Let not a temptation lead you astray, but remove anything that tempts your mind with a rational thought'.

'Build your temple from the first idea and you will build its first layer of stones'.

'Nothing derives from nothing, when there is something already existential. An idea cannot derive from nothing, just as a thought cannot be fabricated without consciousness'.

'Use your minds wisely and you will find that the struggles of life are much more simplistic'.

'Give yourself time to ponder your decisions. Do not precipitate them. If you do, these decisions will result in unnecessary consequences.'

'Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Zenon, Epictetus amongst others, were all men of philosophy. No man or woman is incapable of creating a vision of his or her philosophy'.

'When the body is fatigued and the mind as well, allow your inner self to accept your mortality'.

'Motivation that is inspirational will gives us the incentive to inspire others'.

'The harm that we cause unto others is equally as destructive, as the harm that we cause unto ourselves'.

'To cry for the loss of someone is not a sign of weakness. Instead, it is a sign of valour. We should remember that person more in life not in death'.

'It is our acts that we commit that will determine our good or bad character'.

'It is better to be remembered for who one was than for who one was not'.

'The beauty of philosophy is not found in its eloquence alone, but in the power of its message'.

'Be a beacon of hope for others today, as they can be one for others tomorrow'.

'Man is born with the inherent vision of philosophy, but it is its wisdom that enhances the ideas of its immense worth to humanity'.

'The expression of philosophy is discovered in the temple of the body, the knowledge of the mind, and the consciousness of the soul'.

'What purpose serves the notion of something that restricts our understanding, and omits the truth of which it professes to be the genuine principle of that absolute claim?

'What better impression is there that represents our character than the ultimate manifestation of the inner self that is the source of being?'

'The elements of life are mostly visible, when they are demonstrated as actual, but they have more value to us, when they are conceived through their manifestation'.

'The predictable nature of a thing is seen in the outward appearance of its substance, but to understand its true essence, a person must be conscious about its significance'.

'I can gain knowledge from reading, and wisdom from learning, but without consciousness, I shall not be able to understand their relevance'.

'The illustration of the cosmos is seen in the radiance of the stars and the glow of the moon'.

'I could search for the answers that have eluded me, or resign myself to ask the questions that have answers'.

'Be content with what you have than to seek things that you shall never have in the first place'.

'In this society that we have created, there are the people who have more and the people who have less. To be excessive is too much, but for many to have nothing is worse'.

'It is better to sip from the wine of wisdom than to intoxicate ourselves from the bottle of ignorance'.

'Problems come and go, but solutions remain'.

'It is easier to confess that we have lost our path than it is to acknowledge that we were on the wrong path from the beginning'.

'Heed the warning that tells you to be cautious of your impulses'.

'Instinct is a mechanism, intuition is a suspicion, and a thought is a realisation'.

'Feelings expressed should not be ignored, they should be understood'.

'Guilt is something that either oppresses our mind or relieves our conscience'.

'The best part of life is having another day to live'.

'In order to maximise the value of something, we must determine how much valuable is it to us'.

'Nightmares are the precursor to our anxiety. It causes fears that are unnecessary'.

'Asking questions does not makes us idiots. It makes us more inquisitive'.

'There are times, when a hero is born on one day and results the villain the next day'.

'People these days are more obsessed with the things that are only a temporary illusion'.

'Find sanctuary in your inner self, when you are troubled with despair'.

'Go to where few persons dare to venture, your consciousness'.

'There is nothing wrong at times with being susceptible. If we were not, then we would be heartless'.

'Allow your mind to guide you through the moments of uncertainty'.

'There is a period of innocence in life, as there is a period of struggle'.

'The moment you realise the present, is the moment you realise that there is more to the world than what you have believed before'.

'Do not emulate the philosopher. Emulate his philosophy'.

'There is nothing divine about philosophy. Its revelation is its simplicity'.

'The more we know about something, the less we feel nothing'.

'A man who fears death, is a man who has everything. A man who does not fear death, is a man that has nothing, except his dignity'.

'Men are not intended to be gods, just as gods were not intended to be worshipped'.

'Why would a god of perfection require praise from beings of imperfection, if he was almighty?'

'Why is it immoral to challenge the authority of a god, when it is assumed that his morality is flawless?'

'Whether a god exists or not, the universe continues its course with indifference'.

'It is a natural thing to suffer. If we did not suffer, we would be driven by apathy'.

'Philosophy was never meant to be comparable to religion. It stands on its own'.

'We should not delay the things that are inevitable, as we should not dwell in the things that are impossible'.

'Once we accept that the world is not all that we seek of it, then we can begin the process of healing'.

'Deception is the easiest tactic to use, but wisdom is the hardest trait to achieve'.

'How we approach life is how we determine its relevance'.

'It is best that our decisions are based on reason than mere reaction'.

'Sometimes, it is better to wait before acting. We should allow our minds to ponder the significance of our consequences'.

'Circumstances will display the truth or the falsehood.

'Reflections cultivate the purpose of our intentions'.

'The practice of meditation will make us more adapt to the challenges of life'.

'Listen to your mind, when you are in doubt. Listen to your body, when you are in need. Listen to your soul, when you are lost'.

'We should embrace our reality, but be conscious about our fallibility'.

'When you underestimate your abilities, then you forsake your worth'.

'Distractions are a sign of our uncertainties and imprudence'.

'There is no better lesson in life than to discover your truth'.

'Never stop learning, for you will someday be a teacher to someone'.

'Solitude will either be a place that we find solace or find isolation'.

'Stress is an unwanted anguish that no one desires, but is caused'.

'Exercise your mind every day and you shall gain mental fortitude'.

'Dedicate your time to strengthen your mind than to build a body of Adonis. What good is that perfect body, if you are shallow in thoughts?'

'Vanity and selfishness must never dominate your character'.

'Accepting the simplicity of life shall permit us to understand the difficulty we make of our lives'.

'Our tranquility can be altered at any time. It is important that we do not succumb to the whims of desperation'.

'The development of our thoughts is seen in the actions that we take and the decisions we make'.

'Expressing your suffering, will teach you to learn that you are mortal'.

'There are factors that contribute to our hardships. Reduce them and you will reduce your hardships'.

'Self-acceptance is the admission that we are more than what we once believed and expected of ourselves'.

'The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey'.

'A cynic is not one who blames the world for his misery, but one who unmasks the cynicism of others'.

'A stoic is not one who is void of emotions, but one who controls his destructive compulsion'.

'Our thoughts of kindness will reflect in our acts established'.

'To be ethical is to be just with our ethos'.

'Eros is a natural expression of the body and the mind. It should not be condemned or deemed immoral, when that act expressed is moral'.

'What good is our fate if it is deemed already destined?'

'Our prejudices will conduce to nothing rational. They will only be a sign of our arrogance'.

'Vengeance is an action that should never be the final glory'.

'Science reflects theories, religion reflects dogmas, and philosophy reflects wisdom'.

'All that is universal is natural, and all that is natural is universal. This is the logic of the cosmos'.

'Victory comes to those that seek it and defeat comes to those that avoid it'.

'A corrupted mind will serve only the master that has corrupted it'.

'One man's vision could be another man's fate'.

'The things that we create manifest themselves in the ideas that we profess'.

'History is a witness to the actions of man'.

'Democracy is the voice of the masses and monarchy is the voice of the few'.

'No king is deserving of our adoration for him. Nor should we be a slave to his caprices'.

'Absence of the truth does not conclude its presence'.

'Facts are supposed to be the words that the sceptics deny, and the scholars affirm. However, they are rendered useless when they are conveyed through deception'.

'Do not flee from your fears. Question them, then determine that they cannot harm you unless you allow them to'.

'Free will gives us choice, but a life that is determined can only offer us a semblance of life.

'A concept is something that is formed from a supposition. And a supposition is formed from a thought'.

'The difference between something that is actual from potential is distinguished in the potentiality of that actuality'.

'Our tendency to consume ourselves with glory can make us appear less merciful'.

'There is a clear contradiction when our actions are the opposite of our words'.

'How can we expect to be seen as rational, if we cannot even explain ourselves?'

'Contingencies are what dictate at times our perception of something, but they do not necessarily need to alter our interpretation'.

'The essence of our virtues will define the depth of our character '.

'When you have nothing, is when you discover what you are truly made of as a person'.

'A man who claims he has power, will never concede to his downfall'.

'Why do we believe that we are more deserving of an afterlife than any other existing species?'

'If only as a society of human beings, we would create our heaven on Earth, then the world would be a better place, instead of gradually destroying it'.

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