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Definition of Philosopher

Philosopher

  1. One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.
  2. 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.
  3. An alchemist.

Philosopher Quotations

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

The man of science is a poor philosopher.
Albert Einstein

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

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
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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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