Quotes by Bernard Williams

Bernard Williams (1929–2003) was a prominent British philosopher renowned for his work in ethics, moral philosophy, and the philosophy of the mind. Educated at Oxford, he made significant contributions that challenged conventional views on moral realism and relativism. His thought-provoking writings, including "Ethics and the Limits of Philosophy," sought to illuminate the complexities of human experience and moral thought. Williams' legacy endures, as he encouraged deeper contemplation of ethical dilemmas, inspiring generations of thinkers to question the very nature of morality itself.

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"The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring."

Bernard Williams

"There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope."

Bernard Williams

"What a strange world this would be if we all had the same sense of humor."

Bernard Williams

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

Bernard Williams

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

Bernard Williams

"Women have a favorite room, men a favorite chair."

Bernard Williams

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

Bernard Williams

"People have been predicting the death of philosophy since the 17th century. When I was a student, people were saying, 'We're in the last days of philosophy.' Then we were told in the '60s it would be replaced by sociology, then by literary criticism."

Bernard Williams

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