The usual picture of Socrates is of an ugly little plebeian who inspired a handsome young nobleman to write long dialogues on large topics.
Richard Rorty
The world does not speak. Only we do. The world can, once we have programmed ourselves with a language, cause us to hold beliefs. But it cannot propose a language for us to speak. Only other human beings can do that.
Richard Rorty
The difference between people and ideas is... only superficial.
Richard Rorty
Always strive to excel, but only on weekends.
Richard Rorty
It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.