Bernard Williams Quotes

Sir Bernard Arthur Owen Williams, FBA was an English moral philosopher. His publications include Problems of the Self (1973), Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy (1985), Shame and Necessity (1993), and Truth and Truthfulness (2002).

Birth: September 21, 1929 - Death: June 10, 2003

Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

Topic(s): May , Success , Victory

We must escape our illusions of correctness to understand the actions and beliefs of others.

Topic(s): Action , Belief , Illusion

Unsolicited advice is the junk mail of life.

Topic(s): Advice , Mail , Junk

It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Life , Dream

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.

Topic(s): World , Inspirational , Faces

If we try and fail, we have temporary disappointments. But if we do not try at all, we have permanent regrets.

Topic(s): Ifs , Trying , Failing

Ideas are like wandering sons. They show up when you least expect them.

Topic(s): Ideas , Shows , Inspiration

Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.

Topic(s): Talent , Fire , Genius

If a June night could talk, it would probably boast it invented romance.

Topic(s): Ifs , Love , Night

September tries its best to have us forget summer.

Topic(s): Trying , Forget , Summer

Sooner or later we all quote our mothers.

Topic(s): Mother , Sports , Leadership

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Bernard Williams Quotes