Weeping Philosopher

Famous quotes containing the words weeping and/or philosopher:

    Here did she fall a tear. Here in this place
    I’ll set a bank of rue, sour herb-of-grace.
    Rue even for ruth here shortly shall be seen
    In the remembrance of a weeping queen.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    A philosopher who is not taking part in discussions is like a boxer who never goes into the ring.
    Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951)