William Makepeace Thackeray Quotes

Any dialogue about fashion is a good dialogue.

Philosophers write for professors; thinkers for writers.

I like the concept of teenagers and philosophy.

Idealism springs from deep feelings, but feelings are nothing without the formulated idea that keeps them whole.

I found him [Benjamin Franklin] social but not talkative, and when he spoke something useful dropped from his tongue.

American Philosophical Society

My profession is I'm a dissident philosopher.

Off camera, I'm, like, chill and very laid-back. I don't know if the word is 'shy,' but 'reserved.' I'm always thinking.

Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.

I love going on Chris Hayes' show. It probably is my favorite because of the intensity of the intellectual combat.

It's always enjoyable talking with someone who has a very well-functioning, reasoning mind.

I enjoy people who talk intelligently.

Good evening, Lord Corwin,' said the lean, cadaverous figure who rested against a storage rack, smoking his pipe, grinning around it. Good evening, Roger. How are things in the nether world?' A rat, a bat, a spider. Nothing much else astir. Peaceful.' You enjoy this duty?' He nodded. I am writing a philosophical romance shot through with elements of horror and morbidity. I work on those parts down here.

While thou livest keep a good tongue in thy head.

Mr. Doctor, that loose gown becomes you so well I wonder your notions should be so narrow.

A pipe in the mouth makes it clear that there has been no mistake-you are undoubtedly a man.

Montesquieu had the style of a genius; Buffon, the genius of style.

After some time he felt for his pipe. It was not broken, and that was something. Then he felt for his pouch, and there was some tobacco in it, and that was something more. Then he felt for matches and he could not find any at all, and that shattered his hopes completely.

We must continually remind students in the classroom that expression of different opinions and dissenting ideas affirms the intellectual process. We should forcefully explain that our role is not to teach them to think as we do but rather to teach them, by example, the importance of taking a stance that is rooted in rigorous engagement with the full range of ideas about a topic.

I think people are attracted to The Huffington Post's blend of up-to-the-second news and thoughtful opinion, delivered with an attitude. Plus, I think they enjoy that we cover so many different things - from politics and entertainment to style and satire. There is always something interesting to read and think about - and even to laugh at.

Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation.

There is no composing draught like the draught through the tube of a pipe.

Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool

you wouldn't happen to have a pipe and a bit of tobacco about, would- i heard that! gandalf enjoyed a good pipe! why do you think he's called gandalf the gray? it wasn't for the color of his robes

The Sufis advise us to speak only after our words have managed to pass through three gates. At the first gate, we ask ourselves, 'Are these words true?' If so, we let them pass on; if not, back they go. At the second gate, we ask, 'Are the necessary?' At the last gate, we ask, 'Are they kind?'