THE LYONESS' PHILosophy 201 Chat: #2:2

[Guest092416]

Q. What is your favorite philosophy quote about the subject of SURVIVAL &
Why? Don't forget to give credit to the Philosopher.


(PHIL 201: topic 2:2)

[Unique_Carpenter]

"If quick, I survive. If not quick, I am lost. This is death"

Sun Tzu, 544-496 BC
Chinese military general and philosopher
His material used to be required readings where that art is taught. This item is directed to field command. ie: If you're gonna wait to be told what to do, you're already dead.
This quote is not from his primary work: The Art of War.
Actually had fun with this with some social worker folks during an extended duscussion related to folks with "Street Smarts".

[Guest092416]

Love love love! Sun Tzu was clearly a military and Phil genius. What inspiration for a man much ahead of his time. I just wrote this quote on my bathroom mirror. Thx for sharing, "UC!"

*This topic will self destruct in one week, per special requests to write/post weekly PHIL 201 writing prompts. It's my pleasure to encourage more of you genuine, geeks like me to let your voices be heard via literature & philosophy. You brighten my days! Thank you.

Good evening,
LLL

[Unique_Carpenter]

Well then here's another:
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The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival. - Aristotle

Although somewhat self explanatory, does not awareness lead to enjoyment of life, in all its aspects?

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I like my collection, and that of a few friends.

[Guest092416]

What a beautiful day for some sidewalk chalk art quote inspiration. Thanks again, UQ!

[SA Angel]

"Before all else, be armed." - Machiavelli

[Unique_Carpenter]

Originally Posted by SAangel27

"Before all else, be armed." - Machiavelli

Agree, even applicable in todays modern civilized society.

[annie@christophers]

YOU DO...MY MOM.. Talking to patrick my brother when collin was dying. xxoo annie KATRINA 2006

[BJC4450]

Love Stinks--J. Geils Band

[Gotyour6]

"The only way to get on your feet is to get off your ass." -They

[Unique_Carpenter]

"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” - George Washington

[Tetas]

“If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide.”
― Gandhi

[Prolongus]

"Better to remain silent and have people wonder if you're an idiot than to post away and remove all doubt."
~Somebody here, I believe

[Gotyour6]

Give a girl a fish and she will smell like a whore.

Teach a girl to fish and she will be the CEO of Starkist Tuna.

-Me

[DallasRain]

Humor is one of the best ingredients of survival.