A Philosopher (n.) is one who not merely has subtle thoughts, nor even founds a school, but one who loves wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust.
The Philosopher (n.) is no more. There are nowadays professors of philosophy, but not philosopher.
A Philosopher (n.) is one for whom all news, as it is called, is gossip, and they who edit and read it are old women over their tea.
The Philosopher (n.) is in advance of his age even in the outward form of his life.
A Philosopher (n.) must maintain his vital heat by better methods than other men.
A Philosopher (n.) had anciently a faith identical with his system, or, in other words, his view of the universe.