The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place. -Ernest Bramah

 

The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place.


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This quote is just one of 7 total Ernest Bramah quotes in our collection. Ernest Bramah is known for saying 'The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place.' as well as some of the following quotes.

It is a mark of insincerity of purpose to spend one's time in looking for the sacred Emperor in the low-class tea shops.

Ernest Bramah

There are few situations in life that cannot be resolved promptly, and to the satisfaction of all concerned, by either suicide, a bag of gold, or thrusting a despised antagonist over a precipice on a dark night.

Ernest Bramah

The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place.

Ernest Bramah

Where the road bends abruptly, take short steps.

Ernest Bramah

An expression of no-encouragement.

Ernest Bramah