Philosophical Sayings
66 sayings found
Worry retards reaction and makes clear-cut decisions impossible.
— Amelia Earhart
Approx. 1930s
Philosophical
Our knowledge is a little island in a great ocean of nonknowledge.
— Captain James Cook
18th century (approximate)
Philosophical
Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart.
— Ferdinand Magellan
Early 16th century (approximate)
Philosophical
We learn much by tribulation, and by adversity our hearts are made better.
— Wright Brothers (Orville & Wilbur)
Undated
Philosophical
Programming is a skill best acquired by practice and example rather than from books.
— Alan Turing
Unknown, likely 1940s-1950s
Philosophical
My scientific work brought me such satisfaction, and I am convinced the entire World will recognize the results of these studies.
— Gregor Mendel
c. 1883-1884
Philosophical