Great American Philosophy...

[SintonFan]

"It is agreed, in this country, that if a man can arrange his religion so that it perfectly satisfies his conscience, it is not incumbent on him to care whether the arrangement is satisfactory to anyone else or not."
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"The holy passion of Friendship is of so sweet and steady and loyal and enduring a nature that it will last through a whole lifetime, if not asked to lend money."
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"It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them."
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What are some of your favorite American philosophical quotes or sayings? :)

[SWMustang]

Change is inevitable - progress is not...

[Bullaholic]

One of my personal favs....

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.


Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.


Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.


Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.


You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.


Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.


With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.


Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

[Chief Ohera]

philosophical, what do you mean by that, i have no clue what that is, can you pleas post a thread to where i can understand what it means, and then you can be privlegded enough to read one of the chief's posts,
but in all means, what does that word mean, it sounds like a football word.
until next time;

[sinton66]

Why am I NOT surprized to see YOU don't understand Philosophy?

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by Chief Ohera
philosophical, what do you mean by that, i have no clue what that is, can you pleas post a thread to where i can understand what it means, and then you can be privlegded enough to read one of the chief's posts,
but in all means, what does that word mean, it sounds like a football word.
until next time;

Can you spell "Google"?
You did graduate high school didnt you?

[Chief Ohera]

well according to addias i am still in kindergarden, but can some one please tell me what it means. it would be helpful
until next time

[PPHSfan]

You never know what is enough, until you know what is more than enough.