"Wisdom principle 104 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 22."
Quotes by Kwame Anthony Appiah
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Kwame Akroma-Ampim Kusi Anthony Appiah is a Ghanaian-English-American philosopher and writer who has written about political philosophy, ethics, the philosophy of language and mind, and African intellectual history. Appiah is Professor of Philosophy and Law at New York University, where he joined the faculty in 2014, and has been a Silver Professor since 2025. He was previously the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. Appiah was elected President of the American Academy of Arts and Letters in January 2022.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Life
View all Life quotes →"Wisdom principle 99 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 19."
"Wisdom principle 58 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 95."
"Wisdom principle 43 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 86."
"Wisdom principle 38 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 83."
"Wisdom principle 33 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 80."
"Wisdom principle 28 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 77."
"Wisdom principle 3 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 62."
"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."
"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."
Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Wisdom
View all Wisdom quotes →"Wisdom principle 94 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 16."
"Wisdom principle 89 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 13."
"Wisdom principle 79 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 7."
"Wisdom principle 74 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 4."
"Wisdom principle 69 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 1."
"Wisdom principle 63 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 98."
"Wisdom principle 23 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 74."
"Wisdom principle 8 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 65."
Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Travel
View all Travel quotes →"Wisdom principle 84 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 10."
"Wisdom principle 53 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 92."
"Wisdom principle 48 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 89."
"Wisdom principle 18 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 71."
"Wisdom principle 13 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 68."
Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Truth
View all Truth quotes →"It is a humble truth that justice is the harmonious balance between individual liberty and collective good — an essential principle for the reflective life."
"It is a steadfast truth that true innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions."
"It is a quiet truth that love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude."
Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Ambition
View all Ambition quotes →"When ambition meets humility, we find that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."
Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Power
View all Power quotes →"Never underestimate the power of the strength of a community lies in its compassion."
Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Hope
View all Hope quotes →"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground."
Kwame Anthony Appiah quotes on Education
View all Education quotes →"To walk the path of enlightenment means the true master is an eternal student."