Coronavirus wisdom from great philosophers
The unexamined life is not worth living. We need more tests.
–Socrates
That which does not kill you makes you stronger, but you
still shouldn’t touch your face.
–Nietzsche
He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a
god. Either way, you should maintain quarantine for at least 14 days.
–Aristotle
So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the
whole world. Stay home, you idiots.
–Kant
The first precept was never to accept
a thing as true until I knew it as such without a single doubt. But even I wouldn’t
call the Coronavirus a hoax.
–Descartes
I
don’t know why we are here, but I’m pretty sure that it is not in order to
enjoy ourselves. You might want to cancel your house party.
–Wittgenstein
Attention
to health is life’s greatest hindrance. Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy
of great anxiety. Let’s go clubbing.
–Plato
The life of man
is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster. So let’s
get the economy going and open up those businesses, especially the ones that
sell oysters.
–Hume
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without
such preparation there
is sure to be failure. That’s it—that’s the quote. This isn’t a joke.
–Confucius
