Definition of Philosopher

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Philosopher

One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.

One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.

An alchemist.

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Philosopher Quotations

The man of science is a poor philosopher.
Albert Einstein

If you know how to spend less than you get, you have the philosopher's stone.
Benjamin Franklin

All sciences are now under the obligation to prepare the ground for the future task of the philosopher, which is to solve the problem of value, to determine the true hierarchy of values.
Friedrich Nietzsche

I do not know what the spirit of a philosopher could more wish to be than a good dancer. For the dance is his ideal, also his fine art, finally also the only kind of piety he knows, his "divine service."
Friedrich Nietzsche

My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher.
Socrates

By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
Socrates

To a philosopher all news, as it is called, is gossip, and they who edit and read it are old women over their tea.
Henry David Thoreau

Wonder is the feeling of the philosopher, and philosophy begins in wonder.
Plato

To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher.
Blaise Pascal

If I became a philosopher, if I have so keenly sought this fame for which I'm still waiting, it's all been to seduce women basically.
Jean-Paul Sartre

Philosopher Translations

philosopher in Dutch is filosoof, wijsgeer
philosopher in French is philosophe
philosopher in German is Philosoph
philosopher in Latin is sapiens
philosopher in Swedish is filosof

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