Philosophy

Woman in suede coat with shearling trim: They put greater value on a human life than on an animal's. Terrible.

San Francisco, California

Overheard by: Poogins

Professor: We think imperfectly. If you think you think perfectly… well, just talk to god.

University of Tulsa, Oklahoma

Professor: I make no sense to myself, I’m surprised I know my own name. Why? Because life sucks. But I have a nice jacket!

Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia

Little boy: This is boring!
Mom: You know what? Life is boring if you make it that way.

Katonah Train Station
New York City, New York

Overheard by: lisa

Excited student: I got a B+ on my Nietzsche paper!
Friend: The one based on a Dungeons & Dragons joke?

Auraria Campus
Denver, Colorado

Guy: You know, I’m usually anti-slavery… Except when I drink, then I’m all for it.

Bar
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Feminist speaker: What does feminism mean to you?
Dude: Lack of delicious sandwich?

Catholic High School classroom
Aurora, Colorado

Philosophy professor: Whatever you do guys, you can’t let Descartes come through the back door!
Students: [Laugh hysterically.]Philosophy professor: It’s not funny! Descartes always tries to come through the back door!

University of Portland
Oregon

Overheard by: B Student

Young fashionista #1: How do you stay so positive?
Young fashionista #2: Oh, you know, I just don’t let the bad stuff in.
Young fashionista #1: What about Pedro?

São Paulo
Brazil

Overheard by: paparazzi

Male fashionista: Deepness is just a less shallow superficiality.

São Paulo
Brazil

Overheard by: paparazzi