My Philosophy 2

My Philosophy 2


1) Aristotle and I are of one mind separated only by Millennia. I can only hope that my words are as widely respected and remain relevant after so much time.

2) If it is within one's power to stop a wrong from being committed, and they chose to do nothing, then they are also a villain

3) Being lost in deep thought is often times the only way one truly finds oneself.

4) When you need to teach those who refuse to learn, it helps to fool them into thinking about something else, then gradually incorporating your lesson into the topic.

5) I agree with Aristotle that the wise man is melancholy in nature and would avoid confrontation more often than not, unless the prize is something they hold dear, then none will fight more fiercely than the wise man...laying even his life on the line if need be. This is why a wise man confronts his enemies first with his mind, second with his words, third with his heart, then finally, if all else fails, with his fists. A preemptive strike, verbal or otherwise, is not out of the question however, especially if prior knowledge suggests that reason would fall on deaf ears.

6) Never act on an assumption. Think, question, listen and learn...then act.

7) The art of philosophy is not only a method of sharing knowledge and experience but also a tool meant to promote creative thought and sound reasoning.

8) One of life's greatest lessons can be found in the game of poker: we may not always like the cards we're dealt, as some hands are better than others, but there is comfort in remembering that every hand can potentially win or lose depending on how we chose to play it.

9) When in a debate, it is wise to speak as you would play chess, anticipating your opponent's words before they have a chance to say them.

10) Striving to answer someone else’s question is sometimes more beneficial than asking the question yourself, as this tends to lead you to new areas of thought that you may not have explored otherwise.

11) Subtlety and sarcasm are both an art form and of the same family, yet require very different techniques to master.

12) They say that there is one intelligent person for every hundred, and one intellectual person for every thousand. The person Possessing both virtues is even rarer still...because not all who have knowledge take the time to reflect on it, and not all deep thinkers are sufficiently educated.

13) The ultimate irony today is how modern technology is born from the brilliant minds of some, yet contributes to bad habits and lazy thinking in others.

14) Never be offensive to those who provide you a service, as the quality of that service will reflect their resentment to the offense.

15) People are remembered based not on their wealth or belongings, but instead on their actions and influence.

16) While I am not openly opposed to socializing, solitude does offer grand rewards as well.

17) One is at peace when they find the balance between joy and distress.

18) The betterment of oneself should be paramount to all other endeavors.

19) Respect is earned, not given.

20) A good leader credits his subordinates with a victory, and blames himself for a defeat.

21) While it's good to set an example for passiveness, few respect those who are always submissive.

22) An acquaintance is someone who is not a relative of yours but who's company you enjoy; A friend is someone who has your best interests at heart, even if doing so goes against their own; Your best friend is the one who does this most often.

23) The eyes don't lie anywhere near as often as the people they are attached to.

24) While there is strength in numbers, it's hardly safe as this makes for a larger target and, when challenged, results in a war of attrition.

25) Stand up for the things you hold dear, as none can be expected to do the task for you with the same level of motivation.